Eugene Williams v. HHS - Influenza, Transverse Myelitis (2017)

Eugene Williams filed a petition on September 10, 2015, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Transverse Myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2012, and that he experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccination caused his alleged TM or any other injury. Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on March 9, 2017.

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

The stipulation awarded Eugene Williams a lump sum of $250,000.00, payable to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages. The Special Master approved the award and directed the clerk to enter judgment accordingly.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner was represented by Michael Andrew London of Douglas & London, PC, and Respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer of the U.S.

Department of Justice.