Robert Petterson v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Robert Petterson filed a petition on February 25, 2016, alleging that he suffered from brachial neuritis caused by an influenza vaccine he received on September 12, 2012. He further claimed that the residual effects of this injury persisted for more than six months.
The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Petterson's brachial neuritis or any other injury, and also denied that the vaccine caused his current disabilities.
Despite these denials, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case. Special Master Laura D.
Millman adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Petterson $75,000.00 as compensation for all damages.
The award was to be paid as a lump sum check made payable to the petitioner. The decision was issued on February 25, 2016.
Kyle M. Moore represented the petitioner, and Darryl R.
Wishard represented the respondent.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Robert Petterson alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on September 12, 2012, caused him to suffer from brachial neuritis, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, and Special Master Laura D. Millman awarded $75,000.00 in damages. The public decision does not describe the specific medical mechanism, expert testimony, or detailed clinical findings supporting the petitioner's claim or the respondent's denial. The theory of causation is unclear from the provided text, as the case was resolved via stipulation.
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