David Thomas v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
David Thomas filed a petition on September 4, 2015, alleging that he developed brachial neuritis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on or about January 27, 2014. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments.
On July 17, 2015, the Special Master entered a decision awarding compensation to Mr. Thomas based on a joint stipulation filed by the parties.
Subsequently, on September 4, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs. Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, did not object to the requested amount.
Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey granted the request for attorneys' fees and costs, ordering a total award of $12,044.00. This amount was to be paid by check jointly to David Thomas and his attorney, Alison H.
Haskins of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA. Judgment was entered in accordance with the stipulation.
Theory of causation
Petitioner David Thomas alleged that he developed brachial neuritis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on or about January 27, 2014. The parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation, and a decision awarding compensation was entered on July 17, 2015. A subsequent stipulation addressed attorneys' fees and costs, resulting in a total award of $12,044.00, jointly payable to the petitioner and his attorney, Alison H. Haskins. The specific theory of causation, medical evidence, expert testimony, or mechanism of injury were not detailed in the provided public decision text, which focused on the stipulation and award of attorneys' fees and costs. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey approved the stipulated award. The decision was issued on September 25, 2015, following the petition filed on September 4, 2015.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00108