Michael Bates v. HHS - Influenza, cyst and/or abscess (2017)

Michael Bates filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 22, 2016, alleging that he suffered from a cyst and/or abscess as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2014. He further alleged that his vaccine-related injuries lasted more than six months.

The respondent denied that the immunization caused his condition. Nevertheless, on November 28, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Michael Bates was awarded a lump sum of $15,000.00, payable to him, as compensation for all items of damages.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner counsel was Amber Diane Wilson of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent counsel was Justine Elizabeth Walters of the U.S.

Department of Justice.