Michael Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, dermatomyositis (2020)

Michael Anderson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 28, 2017. He alleged that he developed dermatomyositis after receiving the influenza and Tdap vaccines on November 17, 2015.

The respondent denied that the immunizations caused his injury. The parties, however, reached a settlement agreement.

On January 30, 2020, they filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $50,527.64, payable to Michael Anderson, as compensation for all damages.

Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the joint stipulation and awarded compensation in the agreed-upon amount and terms. The decision was filed on January 30, 2020.

Petitioner's counsel was Shealene Mancuso, Esq., of Muller Brazil, LLP. Respondent's counsel was Mark Hellie, Esq., of the US Department of Justice.