Stacy Poulignot-Gartner v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis, myeloradiculitis of the lower extremities, paresthesias of the bilateral legs perineum, urinary retention, and neuropathic pain (2016)

Stacy Poulignot-Gartner filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 13, 2015, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on October 24, 2014, caused her to suffer from transverse myelitis, myeloradiculitis of the lower extremities, paresthesias of the bilateral legs and perineum, urinary retention, and neuropathic pain. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of these injuries for more than six months.

The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries or any other vaccine-related injury.

Despite these positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The stipulation stated that the parties agreed to resolve the issues and that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

As part of the stipulation, respondent agreed to pay petitioner a lump sum of $100,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the law. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The decision adopting the stipulation was filed on September 19, 2016.