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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00642
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00642
Petitioner: Erica Urech
Filed: 2019-04-30
Decided: 2021-06-01
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2016-11-08
Condition: chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 95000

AI-assisted case summary:
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 June 1, 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.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Erica Urech alleged that the influenza vaccine administered on November 8, 2016, caused her to develop chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), which is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. She further alleged residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties entered into a joint stipulation for compensation, which was adopted by Special Master Christian J. Moran. The stipulation resulted in a lump sum award of $95,000.00 for all damages. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or clinical findings supporting the petitioner's claim, relying instead on the parties' agreement.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00642-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-06-01
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/04/2021) regarding 46 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (Attachments: # (1) Joint Stipulation) (hh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:19-vv-00642-UNJ Document 50 Filed 06/01/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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ERICA URECH, *
* No. 19-642V
Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran
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v. * Filed: May 4, 2021
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SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Stipulation; influenza (“flu”) vaccine;
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * chronic inflammatory demyelinating
* polyneuropathy (“CIDP”).
Respondent. *
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Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner;
Emilie Williams, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION1
On May 4, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the petition
for compensation filed by Erica Urech on April 30, 2019. Petitioner alleged that
the influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received on November 8, 2016, which is
contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. §100.3(a), caused
her to suffer from chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy (“CIDP”). Petitioner
further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of this injury for more than six
months. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a
civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her condition.
Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from CIDP
or any other injury.
1 The E-Government Act, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and
Promotion of Electronic Government Services), requires that the Court post this decision on its
website. Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b), the parties have 14 days to file a motion proposing
redaction of medical information or other information described in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4).
Any redactions ordered by the special master will appear in the document posted on the website.

Case 1:19-vv-00642-UNJ Document 50 Filed 06/01/21 Page 2 of 2
Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto. The
undersigned finds said stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the
Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
Damages awarded in that stipulation include:
A lump sum payment of $95,000.00 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that
would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B,
the clerk is directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the attached
stipulation.2
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties can expedite entry of judgment by each
party filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review by a United States Court of Federal
Claims judge.
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