Frank Schwentker v. HHS - Influenza, central nervous system ("CNS") vasculitis (2022)

Frank Schwentker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 19, 2018, alleging he developed central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 4, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the petitioner's injury.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement. On October 11, 2022, they filed a joint stipulation agreeing to resolve the case.

As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to pay Mr. Schwentker a lump sum of $50,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner.

This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the program. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and directed that judgment be entered in accordance with the decision, awarding the agreed-upon compensation.

Petitioner was represented by Edward Kraus, Esq., and respondent was represented by Colleen Hartley, Esq. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.