Brenda Theriot v. HHS - Influenza, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and fibromyalgia (2017)

Brenda Theriot filed a petition on October 8, 2013, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 12, 2010, caused her to develop Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and fibromyalgia, and that she experienced symptoms of these conditions for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries or any other injury, and denied that her current disabilities resulted from a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, both parties filed a joint stipulation on March 9, 2017, agreeing to settle the case.

Special Master Herbrina Sanders reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Petitioner Brenda Theriot was awarded a lump sum of $75,000.00, payable by check, as compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

The decision was posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. Petitioner was represented by Brian R.

Arnold of Arnold & Associates, and Respondent was represented by Althea W. Davis of the United States Department of Justice.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony.