al Lesean Sutton v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2015)

Al LeSean Sutton filed a petition on January 22, 2015, alleging that he suffered brachial neuritis as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 27, 2011. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, orally conceded on November 5, 2014, that Mr.

Sutton suffered brachial neuritis and was entitled to compensation. The parties subsequently filed a stipulation of fact regarding attorneys' fees and costs.

Special Master Laura D. Millman issued a decision on February 13, 2015, awarding Mr.

Sutton a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 for all elements of compensation. This award was to be paid by check made payable to petitioner.

A subsequent decision on May 19, 2015, addressed attorneys' fees and costs. The parties filed a stipulation of fact agreeing on an appropriate amount.

Petitioner requested $23,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, which the respondent did not object to. Special Master Millman found this amount reasonable and awarded $23,000.00, to be paid by check jointly to petitioner and the Law Office of Jean Sutton Martin, PLLC.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.