George Foster v. HHS - Influenza, Parsonage Turner Syndrome (2020)

George Foster filed a petition on October 4, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he developed Parsonage Turner Syndrome (PTS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2015.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused Mr. Foster's alleged PTS or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case via a stipulation filed on October 3, 2019. They stipulated that the issues could be resolved and that a decision should be entered awarding Mr.

Foster compensation. Special Master Katherine E.

Oler reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as her decision. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Foster a lump sum of $95,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, representing compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The Special Master approved this award and directed that judgment be entered.

Petitioner's counsel was Anne Carrion Toale of Maglio Christopher and Toale. Respondent's counsel was Claudia Barnes Gangi of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.