Christine Pyne v. HHS - Influenza, inability to breathe, Raynaud’s Disease, swollen lymph nodes, neuropathy in her hands and feet, and a suspected auto immune disorder (2015)

Christine Pyne filed a petition for vaccine compensation on May 22, 2014, alleging that the Influenza vaccine received on September 15, 2010, along with Hepatitis B and TDaP vaccines on September 17, 2010, and an MMR vaccine on October 11, 2010, caused or aggravated injuries including inability to breathe, Raynaud's Disease, swollen lymph nodes, neuropathy, and a suspected autoimmune disorder. After reviewing the medical records, Ms.

Pyne herself filed a motion to dismiss her petition on May 21, 2014, stating that an investigation of the facts and science showed she could not prove her entitlement to compensation. The court noted that to receive compensation, Ms.

Pyne needed to prove either a "Table Injury" or that her injuries were actually caused by a vaccine. The record did not contain evidence of a Table Injury, nor did it include a medical expert's opinion or other persuasive evidence of vaccine causation.

The court found insufficient evidence to meet her burden of proof and dismissed the petition for insufficient proof on May 22, 2014. Subsequently, on December 10, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs.

The court approved a lump sum of $11,115.48, payable jointly to Ms. Pyne and her counsel, representing reasonable fees and costs.