Jan Busiere v. HHS - Influenza, optic neuritis (2016)

Jan Busiere filed a petition on November 4, 2015, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on October 21, 2013, caused her to suffer optic neuritis. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused the optic neuritis or any other injury. The parties reached a stipulation, which was filed on August 11, 2016.

Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation as the court's decision.

The stipulation awarded Jan Busiere a lump sum payment of $100,000.00, payable by check to Jan Busiere, as compensation for all damages. The decision was finalized on August 15, 2016.

Petitioner counsel was Amber D. Wilson of Maglio Christopher Toale, PA.

Respondent counsel was Sarah C. Duncan of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

The decision is unpublished.