Sebastion Robinson v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Sebastion Robinson filed a petition on June 22, 2014, alleging that he suffered from transverse myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 14, 2011, and experienced residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the petitioner's TM or any other injury.
The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case. Special Master Laura D.
Millman adopted the stipulation, finding its terms reasonable. The court awarded Sebastion Robinson $700,000.00 in compensation for all available damages, to be paid as a lump sum via check.
The decision was issued on June 22, 2016. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony.
Petitioner was represented by Elizabeth M. Muldowney, and respondent was represented by Camille M.
Collett.
Theory of causation
Petitioner alleged that he suffered transverse myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 14, 2011, and experienced residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, and the Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding $700,000.00 for all damages. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, the mechanism of injury, or any expert testimony. The case was resolved via stipulation between petitioner Sebastion Robinson and respondent, represented by Elizabeth M. Muldowney and Camille M. Collett, respectively, before Special Master Laura D. Millman on June 22, 2016.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01058