Gwen Jasmin v. HHS - Influenza, cerebellar ataxia and a seizure disorder (2016)

On January 30, 2014, Gwen Jasmin filed a petition on behalf of her minor son, D.R.J., alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on February 17, 2012, caused him to suffer from cerebellar ataxia and a seizure disorder. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused D.R.J.'s condition or any other injury.

However, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, attorneys' fees, and costs. Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner and her attorney, Andrew Downing, were awarded a total of $41,736.16. This amount comprised $10,000.00 for D.R.J.'s damages and $31,736.16 for attorneys' fees and costs.

Judgment was entered in accordance with the stipulation.