Jerry Ford v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (2018)

Jerry Ford filed a petition on March 9, 2017, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on October 20, 2015, caused him to develop chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). He claimed that his condition resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The vaccine in question was listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, suggesting a Table claim. Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated Mr.

Ford's alleged injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation to resolve the case.

The court reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. Under the terms of the stipulation, Mr.

Ford was awarded a lump sum payment of $95,000.00. This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under the law.

The court directed that judgment be entered according to this decision and the stipulation, unless a motion for review was filed.