Mark Kerridge v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2017)

Mark Kerridge filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered brachial neuritis as a result of an influenza vaccine received on August 22, 2014. He further alleged that the residual effects of this injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Kerridge's brachial neuritis or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 19, 2016, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation to be reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

The parties stipulated that Mr. Kerridge would receive a lump sum of $465,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The Court approved this amount and directed that judgment be entered accordingly.