Carole Debreczenyi v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Carole Debreczenyi filed a petition on May 16, 2019, alleging that she suffered from transverse myelitis as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 3, 2017. The respondent denied that the vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged injuries or any other injury or Petitioner's current disabilities.
However, the parties filed a stipulation recommending an award of compensation to Petitioner. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.
Petitioner was awarded $255,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The parties agreed to expedite the entry of judgment by renouncing the right to seek review.
Edward Kraus represented the Petitioner, and Emily Williams represented the Respondent. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued the decision.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Carole Debreczenyi alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 3, 2017, caused her transverse myelitis. Respondent denied causation. The parties filed a stipulation recommending compensation, which Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found reasonable. Petitioner was awarded $255,000.00 for all damages under the Vaccine Act. The public decision does not describe the specific theory of causation, onset, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. The parties agreed to expedite judgment by renouncing the right to seek review. Edward Kraus represented Petitioner, and Emily Williams represented Respondent.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00721