Tina Nizza v. HHS - Influenza, Bell’s palsy, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, and/or optic neuritis (2017)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Petitioner Tina Nizza filed a petition for vaccine compensation on July 15, 2016, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on October 1, 2014, caused her to suffer Bell's palsy, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, and/or optic neuritis, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.
Respondent denied that the vaccine caused her injuries. The parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case.
Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding Tina Nizza a lump sum payment of $200,000.00 for all damages.
The decision was issued on August 15, 2017. Petitioner was represented by Lawrence R.
Cohan of Anapol Weiss, and Respondent was represented by Ann D. Martin of the United States Department of Justice.
The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical findings, diagnostic tests, or treatments. The theory of causation is based on the vaccine being listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Tina Nizza received an influenza vaccine on October 1, 2014. She alleged that this vaccine caused Bell's palsy, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, and/or optic neuritis, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied causation. The parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case. Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding a lump sum of $200,000.00 for all damages. Petitioner was represented by Lawrence R. Cohan, and Respondent was represented by Ann D. Martin. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or clinical evidence presented, relying instead on the vaccine's inclusion in the Vaccine Injury Table as the basis for compensation.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00838