Eric Lee v. HHS - Influenza, Bell's palsy (2018)

Eric Lee filed a petition alleging that he suffered from Bell's palsy caused by his receipt of an influenza vaccine on October 8, 2015. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer Bell's palsy or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties agreed to resolve the matter through a stipulation.

Special Master Laura D. Millman found the terms of the stipulation to be reasonable and adopted them.

Pursuant to the stipulation, the court awarded Eric Lee a lump sum of $85,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the law. The award was to be paid as a check made payable to the petitioner.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner counsel was Danielle A.

Strait, and respondent counsel was Christine M. Becer.