Daniel Egan, M.D. v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis and Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On November 12, 2020, Daniel Egan, M.D., filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 4, 2018 caused brachial neuritis and Parsonage-Turner Syndrome. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Dr.
Egan's alleged condition, denied that he had residual effects for more than six months, and denied that any current condition was a vaccine-related sequela. The public stipulation does not describe the first pain or weakness episode, neurologic testing, imaging, physical therapy, medication, work effects, or residual limitations.
On August 2, 2024, Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded Dr.
Egan a lump sum of $45,000.00 for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. A later decision awarded attorney's fees and costs, separate from injury compensation.
Dr. Egan was represented by David Richards of Christensen & Jensen, P.C.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 4, 2018 allegedly causing brachial neuritis/Parsonage-Turner Syndrome; adult self-filed petitioner, exact age not stated. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied causation, six-month residual effects, and vaccine-related sequelae; public text lacks neurologic/treatment/work-impact chronology. Injury award $45,000 lump sum; later attorney-fee award separate. SM Thomas L. Gowen; petition November 12, 2020; decision August 2, 2024. Attorney David Richards.