Kyle Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kyle Anderson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 5, 2017, alleging he developed brachial neuritis after receiving an influenza vaccine on or about April 7, 2016. The respondent denied that the immunization caused the petitioner's injury.
The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation to settle the case, agreeing that the respondent would issue a lump sum payment of $90,270.00 to Kyle Anderson as compensation for all damages. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with the decision.
Theodore Hong, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Mallori Openchowski, Esq., represented the respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, or any expert testimony.
Theory of causation
Kyle Anderson alleged brachial neuritis following an influenza vaccination on or about April 7, 2016. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement via joint stipulation, resulting in an award of $90,270.00. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, mechanism of injury, or any expert testimony presented. The case was decided by Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth on February 19, 2019, with petitioner represented by Theodore Hong, Esq., and respondent by Mallori Openchowski, Esq.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01452