Ann Galloway v. HHS - Influenza, cervical myelitis (2019)

Ann Galloway filed a petition on April 6, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered from cervical myelitis as a result of her influenza vaccine, received on September 22, 2017.

Petitioner further alleged that she experienced residual effects from this condition for more than six months. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s cervical myelitis or any other injury.

However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation, which was filed on June 25, 2019. The stipulation stated that a decision should be entered awarding Petitioner compensation, despite both parties maintaining their original positions on causation.

Special Master Corcoran reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision. The stipulation awarded Ann Galloway a lump sum of $135,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Act.

The court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.