Allison Weathington v. HHS - Influenza, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, fibromyalgia, insomnia, and fatigue (2020)

Allison Weathington filed a petition on April 11, 2018, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 14, 2015, caused her to suffer from Stevens Johnson Syndrome, fibromyalgia, insomnia, and fatigue. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms.

Weathington sustained the alleged injuries or that the vaccine caused or significantly aggravated her conditions. Despite the denial of causation, the parties reached a stipulation recommending compensation for Ms.

Weathington. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum award of $160,000.00, payable to Ms. Weathington, intended to compensate for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

The parties agreed to waive their right to seek review, allowing for expedited judgment. Petitioner was represented by Keith Douglas Bodoh of Robertson, Bodoh & Nasrallah, LLP, and respondent was represented by Darryl R.

Wishard of the US Department of Justice.