Danny Mitchell v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Danny Mitchell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 28, 2018, alleging he developed Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injury.
The parties reached a settlement agreement, which was filed on July 11, 2019. As part of the stipulation, the parties agreed that the flu vaccine is on the Vaccine Injury Table.
The Special Master adopted the parties' stipulation. Danny Mitchell was awarded $55,000.00 as compensation for all damages.
The decision was issued by Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth on August 5, 2019. Petitioner was represented by Shealene Mancuso, Esq., and respondent was represented by Voris Johnson, Esq.
The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, or treatments received by Mr. Mitchell, nor does it name any medical experts.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Danny Mitchell received an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2016, and subsequently alleged development of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). Respondent denied causation. The parties stipulated to settle the case, agreeing that the flu vaccine is on the Vaccine Injury Table. The Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding $55,000.00 for all damages. The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, medical experts, or competing medical theories. The decision was issued by Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth on August 5, 2019, with petitioner represented by Shealene Mancuso, Esq., and respondent by Voris Johnson, Esq.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00303