Stefanie Hoffman v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2023)

Stefanie Hoffman filed a petition alleging she developed transverse myelitis (TM) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 7, 2014. The respondent denied that the immunization caused her injury.

However, the parties reached a settlement agreement. The respondent agreed to pay Stefanie Hoffman a total of $467,349.10 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

Additionally, the respondent agreed to pay $1,046.75 to satisfy an Oregon Medicaid lien and $919.03 to reimburse a Trillium Community Health Plan Medicaid lien. The settlement also includes provisions for purchasing an annuity contract to cover future life care expenses, including Medicare premiums, deductibles, medication, and home health aide services.

The total compensation awarded reflects a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages. The case was resolved via joint stipulation, and the court adopted the terms of the agreement.