Paul Drobbin v. HHS - Influenza, small fiber neuropathy (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 24, 2014, Paul Drobbin filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 18, 2011, caused him to develop small fiber neuropathy. After an entitlement hearing, Special Master Herbrina Sanders issued a ruling on January 21, 2020, finding that the flu vaccination was a substantial factor in the development of Mr.
Drobbin's small fiber neuropathy and that the respondent failed to establish an alternative cause. The case then proceeded to damages.
On November 30, 2022, Special Master Sanders issued a decision awarding damages based on a proffer agreed upon by the parties. Mr.
Drobbin was awarded a total of $2,102,629.17. This amount included $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $70,815.17 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $1,781,814.00 for loss of earnings.
Petitioner was represented by Martin J. Rubenstein, and Respondent was represented by Ryan D.
Pyles. The decision was finalized on November 30, 2022.