Mark Robinson v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2018)

Mark Robinson filed a petition on September 3, 2015, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of receiving an influenza ("flu") vaccine and a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis ("Tdap") vaccine on January 16, 2013.

Mr. Robinson further alleged that he experienced residual effects from this condition for more than six months.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, the respondent, denied that the vaccines caused his CIDP or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on May 29, 2018.

Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court.

The stipulation awarded Mark Robinson a lump sum of $636,000.00, payable by check to the Petitioner, as compensation for all damages. The Special Master approved this award, and the clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment accordingly, unless a motion for review was filed.

Petitioner was represented by Isaiah Kalinowski of Maglio Christopher & Toale, and Respondent was represented by Gabrielle M. Fielding of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued on May 30, 2018.