Steven Dingmann v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2019)

Steven Dingmann filed a petition on January 23, 2019, alleging that he suffered from transverse myelitis (TM) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 29, 2015. He claimed to have experienced residual effects from the condition for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Dingmann's TM or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation. The court reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as its decision.

The stipulation awarded Mr. Dingmann a lump sum of $152,851.64 as compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

This amount was to be paid directly to Mr. Dingmann.

The decision was entered on March 1, 2019, awarding damages based on the parties' agreement.