Cynthia S. Simon v. HHS - Influenza, vasculitis (2019)

Cynthia S. Simon filed a petition, alleging that she suffered vasculitis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 19, 2016, and experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case.

Special Master Laura D. Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Cynthia S. Simon $70,000.00 in compensation for all damages, payable as a lump sum.

The decision was issued on April 3, 2019. Petitioner counsel was Matthew F.

Belanger, and respondent counsel was Linda S. Renzi.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony.