Marc Cosentino v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2015)

Marc Cosentino filed a petition on June 12, 2015, alleging that he suffered from transverse myelitis (TM) caused by his receipt of influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines on November 6, 2012. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccines caused his TM or any other injury. The parties reached a settlement through a stipulation, which the Special Master adopted.

The Special Master awarded Marc Cosentino $200,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The decision was issued on June 12, 2015.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Ronald C.

Homer represented the petitioner, and Claudia B. Gangi represented the respondent.

Special Master Laura D. Millman issued the decision.