Richard Stavale v. HHS - Influenza, unilateral diaphragm paralysis (2023)

Richard Stavale filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that he developed unilateral diaphragm paralysis after receiving influenza and Prevnar 13 vaccines on November 1, 2018. The respondent denied that the vaccines caused his injury.

The parties, however, reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The stipulation noted that the flu and Prevnar 13 vaccines are on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Mr. Stavale alleged that he experienced residual effects of the condition for more than six months.

The respondent maintained their denial of causation but agreed to a settlement. As part of the settlement, the Secretary of Health and Human Services agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $75,000.00 to Mr.

Stavale, representing compensation for all damages available under the program. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation.

The decision was issued on May 16, 2023, and the petition was filed on December 4, 2020.