VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00636 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00636 Petitioner: Lindsey Anthony Filed: 2017-04-05 Decided: 2017-04-05 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2014-01-24 Condition: transverse myelitis Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 55000 AI-assisted case summary: 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 field: 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. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00636-0 Date issued/filed: 2017-05-02 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/05/2017) regarding 33 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Laura D Millman. (tlf) Copy to parties. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:15-vv-00636-UNJ Document 37 Filed 05/02/17 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 15-636V Filed: April 5, 2017 Not for Publication ************************************* LINDSEY ANTHONY, * * Petitioner, * * v. * Damages decision based on * stipulation; transverse myelitis; SECRETARY OF HEALTH * influenza (“flu”) vaccine AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Amber D. Wilson, Washington, DC, for petitioner. Christine M. Becer, Washington, DC, for respondent. MILLMAN, Special Master DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On April 5, 2017, the parties filed the attached stipulation in which they agreed to settle this case and described the settlement terms. Petitioner alleges that she suffered transverse myelitis as a result of her January 24, 2014 receipt of influenza (“flu”) vaccine. Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s transverse myelitis or any other injury. Nonetheless, the parties agreed to resolve this matter informally. 1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the special master’s action in this case, the special master intends to post this unpublished decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims’ website, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). Vaccine Rule 18(b) states that all decisions of the special masters will be made available to the public unless they contain trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged and confidential, or medical or similar information whose disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. When such a decision is filed, petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact such information prior to the document=s disclosure. If the special master, upon review, agrees that the identified material fits within the banned categories listed above, the special master shall redact such material from public access. Case 1:15-vv-00636-UNJ Document 37 Filed 05/02/17 Page 2 of 7 The undersigned finds the terms of the stipulation to be reasonable. The court adopts the parties’ stipulation, attached, and awards compensation in the amount and on the terms set forth in the stipulation. Pursuant to the stipulation, the court awards a lump sum of $55,000.00, representing reimbursement for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) (2012). The award shall be in the form of a check payable to petitioner in the amount of $55,000.00. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: April 5, 2017 s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master 2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by each party, either separately or jointly, filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:15-vv-00636-UNJ Document 37 Filed 05/02/17 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:15-vv-00636-UNJ Document 37 Filed 05/02/17 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:15-vv-00636-UNJ Document 37 Filed 05/02/17 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:15-vv-00636-UNJ Document 37 Filed 05/02/17 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:15-vv-00636-UNJ Document 37 Filed 05/02/17 Page 7 of 7