Charles E. Sumner v. HHS - Influenza, brachial plexopathy (2018)

Charles E. Sumner filed a petition for compensation on November 14, 2016, on his own behalf, alleging that he suffered from brachial plexopathy as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on November 16, 2013.

He further alleged that he suffered residual effects of the condition for more than six months. Respondent denied that Petitioner’s alleged brachial plexopathy, its residual effects, or any other injury were caused-in-fact or aggravated by the influenza vaccine.

However, the parties filed a joint stipulation for award on June 7, 2018. Special Master Herbrina Sanders reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $62,500.00 as compensation for all damages. The parties agreed to the terms of the stipulation, and judgment was entered accordingly.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests performed, treatments received, or the specific mechanism of injury. Petitioner was represented by Mark T.

Sadaka of Sadaka Associates LLC, and Respondent was represented by Adriana Teitel of the United States Department of Justice.