Richard G. Doble v. HHS - Influenza, lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy (2021)

Richard G. Doble filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Program on March 5, 2019, alleging that he suffered lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 12, 2016.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused the petitioner's alleged injuries or any other injury or his current condition. Despite maintaining their respective positions, the parties reached a stipulation for an award.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $130,000.00, payable to the petitioner, to compensate for all damages. Special Master Thomas L.

Gowen adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation to the petitioner. The decision was filed on July 20, 2021.

The public decision does not describe the petitioner's onset, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or any expert witnesses. Petitioner was represented by Matthew F.

Belanger of Faraci Lange, LLP, and respondent was represented by Mollie D. Gorney of the U.S.

Department of Justice.