Katy Correa v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2022)

Katy Correa filed a petition on April 22, 2019, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 23, 2016, caused her to suffer from transverse myelitis. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injury.

The parties, represented by Diana Lynn Stadelnikas of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA for the petitioner and Ryan Daniel Pyles for the respondent, reached a stipulation recommending an award of compensation. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details of the transverse myelitis, any diagnostic tests performed, or treatments received. The parties agreed to waive their right to seek review, expediting the entry of judgment.

The court found the stipulation to be reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Ms.

Correa was awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00 as compensation for all damages, to be paid in the form of a check. The decision was issued on February 15, 2022.