Phil E. Mullins v. HHS - Influenza, lichen planus pigmentosus and dermatitis (2023)

Phil E. Mullins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he developed lichen planus pigmentosus and dermatitis after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 21, 2018.

He later amended his petition to allege that the flu vaccine caused a significant aggravation of these pre-existing conditions. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injury.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement. They filed a joint stipulation on May 2, 2023, agreeing to resolve the case.

As part of the stipulation, the respondent agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $15,000.00 to Mr. Mullins as compensation for all available damages.

The Special Master adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation, directing the clerk of the court to enter judgment accordingly.