Erica Urech v. HHS - Influenza, chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2021)

Erica Urech filed a petition for compensation on April 30, 2019, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on November 8, 2016, caused her to develop chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, and Ms.

Urech alleged that she suffered residual effects from the CIDP for more than six months. The respondent denied that the influenza vaccine caused her condition.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation. Special Master Christian J.

Moran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. The award included a lump sum payment of $95,000.00, payable to the petitioner, to compensate for all damages.

The decision was issued on May 4, 2021. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Jeffrey S. Pop represented the petitioner, and Emilie Williams represented the respondent.