Cornell Yellen v. HHS - Influenza, narcolepsy (2016)

Cornell Yellen filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 23, 2013, caused him to develop cervical dystonia, essential tremors, and narcolepsy. He later amended his petition to allege only narcolepsy as the vaccine-caused injury.

The parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, agreeing that Petitioner should receive a lump sum of $25,000.00 for all damages. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's condition but agreed to the stipulation.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Subsequently, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $30,727.56.

The Special Master found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis and awarded the agreed-upon amount for fees and costs. Judgment was entered in accordance with the parties' stipulations.