Russell Kilde v. HHS - Influenza, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (2025)

On May 9, 2017, Russell Kilde, as parent and natural guardian for his minor son K.K., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that K.K. developed juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 21, 2014.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the immunization caused or significantly aggravated K.K.'s injury. The parties, represented by Amy A.

Senerth, Esq., for the petitioner and Parisa Tabassian, Esq., for the respondent, reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The respondent agreed to issue a payment of $45,000.00 to purchase an annuity contract, which represents compensation for all damages available under the program.

Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded compensation in the amount and on the terms set forth therein. The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of causation.