Samuel Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (“CIDP”) (2017)

Petitioner Samuel Johnson filed a petition on April 6, 2017, alleging that he suffered neurologic injuries, specifically chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), caused by an influenza vaccine he received on September 13, 2011. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged neurologic injuries, including CIDP, or any other injury, and denied that the vaccine caused his current disabilities. Despite these denials, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case.

Special Master Laura D. Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Samuel Johnson $337,035.00 in compensation for all damages. The award was to be paid as a check for the lump sum amount.

The decision date was May 2, 2017. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details of the injury, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Petitioner was represented by Amber D. Wilson, and respondent was represented by Lisa A.

Watts.