Judith Hoechst v. HHS - Influenza, peripheral neuropathy/mononeuritis multiplex (2017)

Judith Hoechst filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 14, 2012, caused her to develop peripheral neuropathy and mononeuritis multiplex. She further alleged that these injuries resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injuries. Despite this denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for damages.

The court adopted this stipulation as its decision. Under the terms of the stipulation, Judith Hoechst was awarded a lump sum of $125,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program.

This award represents a settlement of liability and damages, and the parties agreed to release the United States and the Secretary from further claims related to the alleged vaccine injury. The case was resolved through this stipulation, and judgment was entered accordingly.