James Remmes v. HHS - Influenza, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (2021)

On May 17, 2019, James Remmes filed a petition in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 18, 2017. The respondent denied that Mr.

Remmes suffered from ADEM, that the vaccine caused his alleged injury, or that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties reached a stipulation recommending an award of compensation.

Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. The stipulation provided for a lump sum award of $176,625.00, payable to Mr.

Remmes, as compensation for all damages. The parties waived their right to seek review, and judgment was entered accordingly.

Ronald Craig Homer represented the petitioner, and Mitchell Jones represented the respondent.