Joyce Carter v. HHS - Influenza, acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM) (2019)

Petitioner Joyce Carter filed a petition on October 27, 2017, alleging that she developed acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on February 25, 2016. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injury.

On November 18, 2019, the parties filed a stipulation recommending an award of compensation. The Special Master found the stipulation to be reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $75,000.00, payable to her, as compensation for all damages. Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical findings, or any medical experts. Petitioner was represented by Paul R.

Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Debra A. Filteau Begley of the US Department of Justice.

Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued the decision.