Lonn Rickstrom v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2021)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Lonn Rickstrom filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 10, 2018, alleging he developed brachial neuritis after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2016. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.
Rickstrom's condition. The parties subsequently reached a joint stipulation to settle the case.
As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $86,000.00, payable to Lonn Rickstrom, as compensation for all damages available under the program. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation.
The petition was filed on January 12, 2021, and the decision on the stipulation was issued on February 8, 2021. Petitioner counsel was Leah Durant, Esq., and respondent counsel was Christine Becer, Esq.
The public decision does not describe the onset, specific symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Lonn Rickstrom alleged brachial neuritis following an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2016. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement, agreeing to a lump sum award of $86,000.00 for all damages. The Special Master adopted the stipulation. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, mechanism, or any expert testimony. The petition was filed January 12, 2021, and the decision was issued February 8, 2021. Attorneys involved were Leah Durant for the petitioner and Christine Becer for the respondent. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth issued the decision.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00053