Lesa Myers v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2025)

Lesa Myers filed a claim alleging that she suffered chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 27, 2016. Her petition was filed with the Court of Federal Claims on March 1, 2018.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Myers' CIDP or any other condition.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the case and award compensation to Ms. Myers.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum of $83,828.19, which covered the first year of life care expenses and combined pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses. An additional amount was to be paid to purchase an annuity contract for future damages.

The Special Master adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation accordingly. The decision was issued on April 17, 2025.