Randy Polk v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis, paraplegia, and acute neurogenic bladder dysfunction (2017)

Randy Polk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 6, 2016, alleging that he suffered neurological injuries, including transverse myelitis, paraplegia, and acute neurogenic bladder dysfunction, caused by an influenza vaccine he received on September 9, 2013. Mr.

Polk further alleged that he experienced residual effects from these injuries for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Polk's alleged conditions and denied that his current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case.

The stipulation, filed on February 1, 2017, outlined the settlement terms, with the respondent agreeing to pay Mr. Polk a lump sum of $330,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program.

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