Samantha Krieg v. HHS - Influenza, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) (2018)

Petitioner Samantha Krieg filed a claim on June 18, 2018, alleging that she developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 3, 2013. Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused petitioner's ADEM or any other injury.

The parties reached a settlement agreement to resolve the case. Special Master Laura D.

Millman adopted the terms of the stipulation. Pursuant to the stipulation, the court awarded Samantha Krieg $125,000.00 in compensation for all damages.

Additionally, $8,685.48 was awarded to reimburse a State of Indiana Medicaid lien for services rendered on behalf of petitioner. The decision was issued on June 18, 2018.

Petitioner's counsel was Diana L. Stadelnikas, and respondent's counsel was Amy P.

Kokot. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony.