Larry Scott Pearce v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2015)

Larry Scott Pearce filed a petition on July 29, 2014, alleging that he suffered a neurological demyelinating injury, specifically transverse myelitis, as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 21, 2011. He further alleged that he suffered residual effects or complications for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the transverse myelitis was caused by the vaccination or that the vaccine caused any other injury or his current condition. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on damages, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The stipulation stated that Larry Scott Pearce would receive a lump sum of $360,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Judgment was entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation, awarding Mr. Pearce $360,000.