Elaine S. Tito v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2014)

Elaine S. Tito filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 4, 2014, alleging that she suffered transverse myelitis (TM) caused by her receipt of an influenza vaccine on October 26, 2011.

She further alleged that she suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged TM or any other injury.

The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the matter informally. On August 1, 2014, they filed a stipulation detailing the settlement terms, and on August 27, 2014, they filed a separate stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Ms. Tito a lump sum of $135,000.00 for all damages.

Additionally, the court awarded $13,810.06 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Ms. Tito and her attorneys.

The decision was issued on August 4, 2014, for damages and August 27, 2014, for fees and costs.