Albert Arias v. HHS - Influenza, polyneuropathy (2016)

Petitioner Albert Arias filed a claim alleging that his receipt of an influenza vaccine on October 8, 2013, caused him to develop polyneuropathy, and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the petitioner's condition.

The parties reached a settlement through a stipulation, agreeing to resolve the matter informally. Special Master Laura D.

Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Albert Arias $12,500.00 as compensation for all damages.

This award was made in the form of a check payable to the petitioner. The decision was filed on August 22, 2016, and the petition was filed on August 22, 2016.

Petitioner's counsel was Michael G. McLaren, and respondent's counsel was Robert P.

Coleman, III. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony.