Barry Reese v. HHS - Influenza, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) (2017)

Barry Reese filed a petition on September 8, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) as a result of receiving an influenza ("flu") vaccine on September 30, 2013, and 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 Mr. Reese's ADEM or any other injury.

Despite their differing positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on November 20, 2017. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Reese a lump sum of $310,000.00, payable to him, as compensation for all damages. This award was made based on the parties' agreement.

Ronald Craig Homer represented the petitioner, and Mallori Browne Openchowski represented the respondent. The decision was issued on November 20, 2017.