Donald Misch v. HHS - MMR, transverse myelitis (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Donald Misch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 12, 2016. He alleged that he developed transverse myelitis after receiving two measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations on or about February 19, 2015, and March 25, 2015.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccinations caused his injury. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation to settle the case.
The stipulation stated that the respondent agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $23,000.00, payable to Donald Misch, as compensation for all damages. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation in the amount and terms set forth therein.
The decision was issued on September 23, 2019. Petitioner was represented by Diana Stadelnikas, Esq., and respondent was represented by Ryan Pyles, Esq.
The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Donald Misch alleged transverse myelitis following two MMR vaccinations on or about February 19, 2015, and March 25, 2015. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement via joint stipulation. The stipulation does not detail the theory of causation, expert testimony, or specific medical evidence presented. The case was settled for a lump sum of $23,000.00. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth issued the decision on September 23, 2019. Petitioner counsel was Diana Stadelnikas, Esq., and respondent counsel was Ryan Pyles, Esq.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01328