John Greeling v. HHS - Influenza, Transverse Myelitis (2017)

John Greeling filed a petition on November 4, 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 February 7, 2014, and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, respondent, denied that the flu vaccination caused Mr. Greeling's alleged TM or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on April 25, 2017. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision in awarding damages. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Greeling a lump sum of $220,000.00, payable to him via check, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act. Petitioner's counsel was Danielle A.

Strait of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, and respondent's counsel was Robert P. Coleman, III of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was designated "not to be published" but would be made public in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, with parties having fourteen days to request redaction of confidential information.