Sherry Kachmarik v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy (CIDP) (2015)

On May 6, 2015, Sherry Kachmarik filed a petition alleging that she developed chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy (CIDP) caused by an influenza vaccine she received on September 27, 2011. She further claimed to have suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injuries or current condition. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the matter.

Special Master Laura D. Millman adopted the stipulation, awarding Sherry Kachmarik $264,000.00 in compensation for all available damages.

The award was to be paid as a check to the petitioner. On January 12, 2016, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs.

Petitioner asserted she incurred no costs. The parties agreed to an award of $11,010.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, which Special Master Laura D.

Millman approved. This award was to be paid as a check jointly to the petitioner and her counsel, Gallon, Takacs, Boissoneault & Schaffer Co., L.P.A.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the medical experts consulted by either party. Petitioner was represented by Michael D.

Bell, and respondent was represented by Althea W. Davis.