Ronald Adkins v. HHS - Influenza, axonal neuropathy (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Ronald Adkins filed a petition for compensation on September 18, 2019, alleging that he suffered axonal neuropathy caused by the influenza vaccination he received on October 20, 2016. He claimed residual effects from the condition for more than six months.
The respondent denied that the flu immunization caused the alleged neuropathy. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages.
Special Master Daniel T. Horner adopted the stipulation, awarding Ronald Adkins $115,000.00 in compensation for all items of damages.
The decision was issued on November 3, 2022. The public decision does not describe the onset, specific symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.
Petitioner counsel was Bridget McCullough of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent counsel was Ryan Pyles of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Ronald Adkins alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2016, caused axonal neuropathy, with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, which Special Master Daniel T. Horner adopted. The award was $115,000.00 for all damages. The theory of causation was "Off-Table." The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or medical evidence presented. Petitioner counsel was Bridget McCullough, and respondent counsel was Ryan Pyles.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01435