Samantha Krieg v. HHS - Influenza, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) (2018)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
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.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Samantha Krieg alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on November 3, 2013, caused her to develop acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, and Special Master Laura D. Millman awarded compensation based on this stipulation. The award included a lump sum of $125,000.00 for all damages and $8,685.48 for a State of Indiana Medicaid lien reimbursement. The decision date was June 18, 2018. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, the mechanism of injury, or name any experts. Petitioner was represented by Diana L. Stadelnikas, and respondent was represented by Amy P. Kokot.
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