Sheri Swigert v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis and/or multiple sclerosis (2015)

Sheri Swigert filed a petition on March 18, 2015, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2013, which caused her to develop transverse myelitis and/or multiple sclerosis. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the petitioner's alleged conditions. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case.

Special Master Laura D. Millman adopted the stipulation, awarding Sheri Swigert $131,000.00 in damages.

Separately, on May 13, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs. The Special Master awarded $15,338.22, payable jointly to the petitioner and her attorneys, Maglio, Christopher & Toale, P.A.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury. Petitioner was represented by Amber D.

Wilson, and respondent was represented by Ryan D. Pyles.