Andrew Hoose v. HHS - Influenza, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) (2016)

Andrew Hoose filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 11, 2015. Petitioner alleged that he developed Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on September 9, 2013.

The respondent denied that the influenza immunization caused petitioner's injury. The parties reached a settlement agreement, which was filed on August 9, 2016.

Under the terms of the stipulation, the respondent agreed to issue payments totaling $500,000.00 in a lump sum, payable to Andrew Hoose. Additionally, the respondent agreed to pay an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract, which would be paid to the life insurance company from which the annuity would be purchased.

These combined payments were intended to compensate for all damages available under the program. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded compensation accordingly.

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

Homer, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Douglas Ross, Esq., represented the respondent.