Daniel Boyle v. HHS - Influenza, brachial plexus neuritis (2014)

Daniel Boyle filed a petition alleging that he suffered from brachial plexus neuritis caused by his receipt of a seasonal influenza vaccine on December 8, 2009. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Boyle's injury.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case informally. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr.

Boyle $150,000.00 as compensation for all damages. Subsequently, the parties filed a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs.

Mr. Boyle requested $32,027.60 for attorneys' fees and costs, which the respondent did not object to.

The court awarded this amount, payable jointly to Mr. Boyle and his attorney.

The decision date for the award of damages was November 14, 2014, and the decision date for attorneys' fees and costs was November 24, 2014. The petition was filed on November 14, 2014.