Lindsey Anthony v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2017)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Lindsey Anthony filed a petition on April 5, 2017, alleging that she suffered transverse myelitis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on January 24, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused her condition.
Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the case. Special Master Laura D.
Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Lindsey Anthony $55,000.00 in compensation, representing reimbursement for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
The award was to be paid as a check to the petitioner. The decision was issued on April 5, 2017.
The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case. Amber D.
Wilson represented the petitioner, and Christine M. Becer represented the respondent.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Lindsey Anthony alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on January 24, 2014, caused her to develop transverse myelitis. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to settle the case, and the Special Master adopted the stipulation. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or evidence presented. The case was resolved via stipulation, resulting in an award of $55,000.00. Special Master Laura D. Millman issued the decision on April 5, 2017. Petitioner was represented by Amber D. Wilson, and respondent was represented by Christine M. Becer.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00636