Michael Volle v. HHS - Influenza, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Michael Volle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Program on June 26, 2018, alleging that he suffered chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 12, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.
Volle's alleged CIDP or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, the parties entered into a stipulation for an award of compensation.
The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $235,000.00 to Mr. Volle, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.
Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the stipulation and ordered judgment to be entered accordingly.
The decision date was November 13, 2019. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.
Petitioner counsel was Shealene P. Mancuso of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent counsel was Lara A.
Englund of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Michael Volle received an influenza vaccine on September 12, 2015, and alleged he suffered chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result. Respondent denied causation. The parties entered into a stipulation for award, agreeing to settle the issues. The stipulation awarded petitioner a lump sum of $235,000.00 for all damages. Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the stipulation on November 13, 2019. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00911