Estelle Maltz v. HHS - Influenza, dermatomyositis (2018)

David Wilson, as the son and personal representative of the estate of his deceased mother, Estelle Maltz, filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that Ms.

Maltz suffered from and ultimately died from dermatomyositis as a result of her October 11, 2012 influenza vaccine. Respondent initially recommended denial of compensation.

Following a hearing, Respondent agreed to participate in settlement negotiations, though he maintained his position that the flu vaccine did not cause Ms. Maltz's injury and subsequent death.

The parties filed a stipulation on October 10, 2018, which the Special Master adopted as his decision. The stipulation awarded a lump sum of $225,000.00 to the Estate of Estelle Maltz and $127,134.13 to reimburse the state of California Medicaid lien.

This total award of $352,134.13 represents compensation for all damages to which Petitioner is entitled.