Tara Blaise v. HHS - Influenza, possible transverse myelitis (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Tara Blaise filed a petition on May 6, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Petitioner alleged that she suffered from non-Table injuries, including possible transverse myelitis, as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 21, 2018.
The respondent denied that the vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged injuries or that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the issues and award Petitioner compensation.
They submitted a joint stipulation, which Special Master Jennifer A. Shah reviewed and adopted as the decision.
The stipulation awarded Tara Blaise a lump sum of $100,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the program. The Special Master approved the award and directed that judgment be entered.
Petitioner was represented by Anne Toale of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A., and Respondent was represented by James Lopez of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical findings, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.