Richard Cass v. HHS - Influenza, right brachial plexopathy (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Richard Cass filed a petition on July 23, 2015, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he developed a right brachial plexopathy as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 19, 2012.
He further alleged that a second influenza vaccine administered on September 25, 2013, exacerbated his condition and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused or significantly aggravated the petitioner's brachial plexopathy or any other injury or condition.
However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on June 25, 2015. The Special Master reviewed the stipulations and found them reasonable.
As a result, Richard Cass was awarded a lump sum of $205,000.00 for all damages. Additionally, his attorney, Patricia Finn, was awarded $15,500.00 for attorney's fees and $531.51 for costs.
The decision was issued by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on December 16, 2015.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Richard Cass alleged that he developed a right brachial plexopathy following an influenza vaccine on September 19, 2012, and that a second influenza vaccine on September 25, 2013, exacerbated his condition. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement via stipulation filed June 25, 2015. The Special Master adopted the stipulations, awarding a lump sum of $205,000.00 for all damages. Attorney Patricia Finn was awarded $15,500.00 for fees and $531.51 for costs. The decision was issued by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on December 16, 2015.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00805