VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01270 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01270 Petitioner: Robert Stern Filed: 2020-09-25 Decided: 2022-06-27 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2018-10-29 Condition: lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy and brachial plexopathy associated with peripheral nerve microvessel inflammation Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 125000 AI-assisted case summary: Robert Stern filed a petition on September 25, 2020, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on October 29, 2018, caused him to suffer lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy and brachial plexopathy associated with peripheral nerve microvessel inflammation, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused Mr. Stern's condition. Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation. Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded Mr. Stern a lump sum payment of $125,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, to compensate for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The decision was issued on June 27, 2022. Petitioner's counsel was Milton Clay Ragsdale of Ragsdale LLC, and respondent's counsel was Bridget Corridon of the United States Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the onset, specific symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Robert Stern alleged that the influenza vaccine received on October 29, 2018, caused lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy and brachial plexopathy associated with peripheral nerve microvessel inflammation, with residual effects lasting more than six months. This condition is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation, which was adopted by Special Master Christian J. Moran on June 27, 2022. The award was a lump sum of $125,000.00. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or the evidence considered beyond the stipulation. Petitioner was represented by Milton Clay Ragsdale, and Respondent by Bridget Corridon. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01270-0 Date issued/filed: 2022-07-19 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 6/27/2022) regarding 55 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (amb) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:20-vv-01270-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/19/22 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ROBERT STERN, * No. 20-1270V * Special Master Christian J. Moran Petitioner, * * Filed: June 27, 2022 v. * * Stipulation; influenza (“flu”) vaccine; SECRETARY OF HEALTH * lumbosacral radiculoplexus AND HUMAN SERVICES, * neuropathy; brachial plexopathy; * peripheral nerve microvessel Respondent. * inflammation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Milton Clay Ragsdale, Ragsdale LLC, Birmingham, AL, for petitioner; Bridget Corridon, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. UNPUBLISHED DECISION1 On June 27, 2022, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the petition for compensation filed by Robert Stern on September 25, 2020. Petitioner alleged that the influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on October 29, 2018, which is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. §100.3(a), caused him to suffer lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy and brachial plexopathy associated with peripheral nerve microvessel inflammation. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of his condition. 1 The E-Government Act, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services), requires that the Court post this decision on its website. Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b), the parties have 14 days to file a motion proposing redaction of medical information or other information described in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4). Any redactions ordered by the special master will appear in the document posted on the website. Case 1:20-vv-01270-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/19/22 Page 2 of 7 Respondent denies that the vaccines caused petitioner to suffer from lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy, brachial plexopathy associated with peripheral nerve microvessel inflammation, any other injury, or his current condition. Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto. The undersigned finds said stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Damages awarded in that stipulation include: A lump sum payment of $125,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B, the clerk is directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the attached stipulation.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Christian J. Moran Christian J. Moran Special Master 2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties can expedite entry of judgment by each party filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review by a United States Court of Federal Claims judge. 2 Case 1:20-vv-01270-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/19/22 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-01270-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/19/22 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-01270-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/19/22 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-01270-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/19/22 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:20-vv-01270-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/19/22 Page 7 of 7