Michael Ware v. HHS - Influenza, thrombocytopenia, polymyositis (2018)

Michael Ware filed a petition on November 20, 2015, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on November 20, 2012, caused him to suffer thrombocytopenia and polymyositis, and that these injuries resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months. The vaccine was on the Vaccine Injury Table, and Mr.

Ware alleged it was a Table injury. Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Mr.

Ware's alleged injuries or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were vaccine-related. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement.

The Court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Mr. Ware compensation.

The award included a lump sum payment of $762,664.76, which covered first-year life care expenses ($12,664.76) and combined lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses ($750,000.00). Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was awarded.

The clerk was directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the stipulation.