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The parties reached a settlement via joint stipulation, which was adopted by Special Master Christian J. Moran. The stipulation resulted in a lump sum award of $271,544.00 for all damages. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury. Petitioner counsel was Maximullian J. Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent counsel was Claudia B. Gangi of the U.S. Dep’t of Justice. The decision date was March 24, 2016.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2014-06-04","case_summary":"James R. Furniss, Jr. filed a petition for compensation on June 4, 2014, alleging that a flu immunization he received on or about January 14, 2013, caused him to develop chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) with residual effects lasting more than six months. Petitioner represented that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of his condition. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine either caused or significantly aggravated petitioner's CIDP or any other injury or condition. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. Special Master Christian J. Moran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Under the terms of the stipulation, Mr. Furniss was awarded a lump sum payment of $271,544.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages. The court directed the clerk to enter judgment according to this decision and the stipulation. Maximullian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, represented the petitioner, and Claudia B. Gangi, U.S. Dep’t of Justice, represented the respondent. 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