VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01058 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01058 Petitioner: Sebastion Robinson Filed: 2014-06-22 Decided: 2016-06-22 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2011-11-14 Condition: transverse myelitis Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 700000 AI-assisted case summary: 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 field: 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. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01058-0 Date issued/filed: 2016-07-13 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/22/2016) regarding 29 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Laura D Millman. (tlf) Copy to parties. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:14-vv-01058-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/13/16 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 14-1058V Filed: June 22, 2016 Not to be Published ************************************* SEBASTION ROBINSON, * * Petitioner, * * v. * Damages decision based on * stipulation; transverse myelitis SECRETARY OF HEALTH * (“TM”); influenza (“flu”) vaccine AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Elizabeth M. Muldowney, Richmond, VA, for petitioner. Camille M. Collett, Washington, DC, for respondent. MILLMAN, Special Master DECISION1 On June 22, 2016, the parties filed the attached stipulation in which they agreed to settle this case and described the settlement terms. Petitioner alleges that he suffered transverse myelitis (“TM”) as a result of his receipt of influenza (“flu”) vaccine on November 14, 2011. Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s TM or any other injury. Nonetheless, the parties agreed to resolve this matter informally. The undersigned finds the terms of the stipulation to be reasonable. The court hereby 1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for the special master’s action in this case, the special master intends to post this decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims’ website, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). Vaccine Rule 18(b) states that all decisions of the special masters will be made available to the public unless they contain trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged and confidential, or medical or similar information whose disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. When such a decision is filed, petitioners have 14 days to identify and move to redact such information prior to the document’s disclosure. If the special master, upon review, agrees that the identified material fits within the categories listed above, the special master shall redact such material from public access. Case 1:14-vv-01058-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/13/16 Page 2 of 7 adopts the parties’ stipulation, attached, and awards compensation in the amount and on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the stipulation, the court awards a lump sum of $700,000.00 representing reimbursement for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a) (2012). The award shall be in the form of a check made payable to petitioner in the amount of $700,000.00. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B, the clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: June 22, 2016 s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master 2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by each party, either jointly or separately, filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:14-vv-01058-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/13/16 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:14-vv-01058-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/13/16 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:14-vv-01058-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/13/16 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:14-vv-01058-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/13/16 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:14-vv-01058-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/13/16 Page 7 of 7