Lisa N. Button v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2014)

Lisa N. Button filed a petition on November 12, 2013, alleging that an influenza vaccine she received on September 24, 2011, caused her to suffer transverse myelitis (TM) with residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's TM or any other injury. On October 8, 2014, the parties filed a joint stipulation 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 $120,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner's counsel, Diana L.

Stadelnikas Sedar of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, was awarded attorneys' fees and costs totaling $10,400.00. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the medical experts consulted.

The decision was issued on October 16, 2014.