Thomas Becktold v. HHS - Tdap, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Thomas Becktold filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 4, 2018. He alleged that he suffered from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) after receiving a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on April 1, 2016.
The respondent denied that the immunization caused the petitioner's injury. The parties reached a settlement agreement, stipulating that the respondent would issue a payment of $110,000.00 to Mr.
Becktold as compensation for all damages. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation in the agreed-upon amount.
The decision was filed on May 11, 2020. Bridget McCullough, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Sarah Duncan, Esq., represented the respondent.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Thomas Becktold alleged he suffered from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) after receiving a Tdap vaccine on April 1, 2016. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The public decision does not describe the specific theory of causation, onset, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. The settlement award was $110,000.00 as a lump sum. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation on May 11, 2020. Bridget McCullough, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Sarah Duncan, Esq., represented the respondent.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00782