Carole Debreczenyi v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2022)

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.