Victor Morales v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2018)

Victor Morales filed a petition on May 25, 2017, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on or about September 3, 2015, caused him to suffer transverse myelitis, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated Mr. Morales's alleged injury.

Despite this denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation to resolve the case. Special Master Christian J.

Moran reviewed and adopted the stipulation. The court awarded Mr.

Morales $100,000.00 as compensation for all damages, to be paid as a lump sum via check. This award is intended to cover all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

The decision was filed on December 18, 2018. Petitioner was represented by Diana L.

Stadelnikas of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, and Respondent was represented by Glenn A. MacLeod of the United States Department of Justice.

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