John Ciprus v. HHS - Influenza, Bell's Palsy (2015)

John Ciprus filed a petition on April 8, 2015, alleging that he suffered from Bell's Palsy as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 17, 2012. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused his condition or any other injury. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation as the decision of the court. Mr.

Ciprus was awarded a lump sum of $200,000.00 for all damages. Additionally, the parties filed a separate stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs.

Mr. Ciprus requested $14,257.50 for attorneys' fees and $2,626.34 for attorneys' costs, totaling $16,883.84.

The court found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis and awarded the requested amount for fees and costs, payable jointly to Mr. Ciprus and his attorney.

The total compensation awarded to Mr. Ciprus was $216,883.84.