Ruben Castillo v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis and/or neuromyelitis optica (“NMO”) (2015)

Ruben Castillo filed a petition alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on January 10, 2013, caused him to develop transverse myelitis and/or neuromyelitis optica (NMO). The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Mr. Castillo alleged that he experienced residual effects from these injuries for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused his alleged injuries. Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation for compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Castillo a total of $272,370.68.

This amount included $1,308.08 to reimburse a State of Florida Medicaid lien and $254,000.00 for all remaining damages. Additionally, a separate decision awarded $18,362.65 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Mr.

Castillo and his attorney. The case was resolved through stipulation and resulted in compensation for Mr.

Castillo.