Robin Rossmann v. HHS - Influenza, cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 25, 2020, Robin Rossmann filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 29, 2017 caused cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. The public decision is a stipulation and does not describe the onset, cardiac testing, treatment course, or expert opinions.
Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Rossmann's cardiac condition or that her current condition was vaccine-related.
The parties nevertheless agreed to resolve the case. On August 7, 2025, Special Master Thomas L.
Gowen adopted the stipulation and awarded Ms. Rossmann $135,000 for all damages available under Section 15(a).
She was represented by Caitlin H. Walton of Essex Richards, PA.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on September 29, 2017, adult exact age not stated, alleged cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. COMPENSATED by joint stipulation. Respondent denied causation and sequela, but stipulated to $135,000 for all damages. Public stipulation does not detail onset, cardiac testing, treatment, or expert opinions. Special Master Thomas L. Gowen, August 7, 2025. Attorney: Caitlin H. Walton, Essex Richards, Charlotte NC.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01271