Randall Rice v. HHS - Influenza, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (2018)

On November 6, 2015, Randall Rice filed a petition in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Mr.

Rice alleged that an influenza vaccination he received on October 31, 2012, caused him to develop Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused the alleged injury.

However, on February 27, 2018, the parties filed a joint stipulation recommending an award of compensation to the petitioner. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

As per the stipulation, Mr. Rice was awarded a lump sum of $75,000.00, payable to him, as compensation for all damages.

Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation. Ronald C.

Homer represented the petitioner, and Alexis B. Babcock represented the respondent.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.