Melanie A. Frampton v. HHS - Influenza, paresthesias, a myelopathy, and/or myelitis (2015)

Melanie A. Frampton filed a petition for compensation on November 12, 2013, alleging that a trivalent influenza vaccine she received on or about November 12, 2010, caused her to develop paresthesias, a myelopathy, and/or myelitis, with residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injuries. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation on January 8, 2015, to settle the case.

Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $70,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Attorneys' fees and costs were addressed in a separate stipulation filed on March 13, 2015.

Respondent did not object to the requested amount for fees and costs. Special Master Moran awarded a total of $17,101.14 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable to petitioner and her attorney, Jeffrey Golvash.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey Golvash of Brennan, Robins & Daley, P.C., and respondent was represented by Ryan Pyles of the U.S.

Department of Justice.