Kelly Ledford v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2016)

Kelly Ledford filed a petition on October 26, 2016, alleging that he developed transverse myelitis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2014. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the petitioner's transverse myelitis or any other injury.

However, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The stipulation stated that Kelly Ledford would receive a lump sum of $85,000.00 for all damages.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, ordering judgment to be entered in accordance with the stipulation. The parties waived their right to seek review.

Petitioner counsel was Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP.

Respondent counsel was Camille M. Collett of the United States Department of Justice.

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen issued the decision.