John Gowan v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2018)

John Gowan filed a petition on December 13, 2017, alleging that he suffered from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on September 26, 2014. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from this condition for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's CIDP or any other injury. Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case.

A stipulation was filed on December 13, 2017, agreeing that the issues could be settled and that Petitioner should be awarded compensation. The Special Master reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Petitioner a lump sum of $50,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.