Lavada M. Hodd v. HHS - Influenza, erythema multiforme and a cutaneous drug eruption (2021)

Lavada M. Hodd filed a petition on June 5, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

Petitioner alleged that she developed erythema multiforme and a cutaneous drug eruption caused by an influenza vaccine she received on September 21, 2017. The respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused Petitioner's alleged injuries or any ongoing symptoms.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation filed on November 23, 2021. Special Master Katherine E.

Oler reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting its terms as the decision. The stipulation awarded Petitioner a lump sum of $75,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all available damages under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

The case proceeded as an off-Table claim. Petitioner was represented by Jason Whitley of Novitzke, Gust, Sempf & Whitley, and Respondent was represented by Debra Begley of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued on November 23, 2021.