Charles Moore v. HHS - Influenza, Transverse Myelitis (2017)

Charles Moore filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Transverse Myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving a flu vaccination on September 22, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Moore's TM or any other condition. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement.

They filed a joint stipulation on April 20, 2017, agreeing to resolve the case. As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to issue a payment of $263,361.63.

This amount was designated to cover first-year life care expenses ($43,361.63), pain and suffering ($200,000.00), and past unreimbursable expenses ($20,000.00). Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was to be paid to a life insurance company.

The Special Master adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation accordingly, directing the clerk of the court to enter judgment.