Gigi H. Corum v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2014)

Gigi H. Corum filed a petition on August 7, 2013, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

Petitioner alleged that she suffered transverse myelitis, which she claimed was caused in fact by an influenza vaccination administered on September 14, 2011. The respondent denied that the vaccination caused Petitioner's injuries.

However, both parties agreed to a stipulation, filed on April 14, 2014, to settle the case. Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $201,092.02, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Additionally, the Court awarded attorneys' fees and costs totaling $17,908.37, payable jointly to Petitioner and her counsel, Nancy Meyers of Ward Black Law.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or any medical experts. Petitioner had not personally incurred any out-of-pocket litigation expenses.