Michael LeBlond v. HHS - Influenza, axonal polyneuropathy (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Michael LeBlond filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 1, 2018, alleging he suffered from axonal polyneuropathy as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 16, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.
LeBlond's condition or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation filed on September 4, 2020.
Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable.
Based on the stipulation, Mr. LeBlond was awarded a lump sum of $42,000.00, payable by check to the Petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the program.
The decision was entered on October 27, 2020. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.
Petitioner was represented by Shealene Mancuso of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Traci Patton of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Michael LeBlond alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on September 16, 2016, caused his condition of axonal polyneuropathy. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement via joint stipulation, and Special Master Katherine E. Oler adopted the stipulation as her decision. The stipulation awarded Petitioner a lump sum of $42,000.00 for all damages. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or evidence presented, stating only that the parties agreed to settle while maintaining their positions on causation. The decision date was October 27, 2020. Petitioner's counsel was Shealene Mancuso, and Respondent's counsel was Traci Patton.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00161