Dorothy Dickinson v. HHS - Influenza, brachial plexopathy (2014)

On August 25, 2014, Dorothy Dickinson filed a petition alleging that she suffered brachial plexopathy as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 18, 2011. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the influenza vaccine caused the petitioner's alleged condition or any other injury. The parties, represented by counsel Anne C.

Toale for the petitioner and Jennifer L. Reynaud for the respondent, reached a stipulation to resolve the case.

Special Master Laura D. Millman presided over the proceedings.

On September 23, 2014, a decision was issued awarding compensation based on this stipulation. The court awarded Dorothy Dickinson a lump sum of $45,000.00 for damages.

Separately, on September 15, 2014, a decision was issued awarding $10,419.54 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to the petitioner and Maglio, Christopher & Toale, P.A. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony.