Eric Guilliod v. HHS - Influenza, immune thrombocytopenia purpura (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Eric Guilliod filed a petition on December 16, 2021, alleging that he suffered immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 12, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's ITP or any other injury.
On April 22, 2024, the parties filed a stipulation recommending an award of compensation. The Special Master, Nora Beth Dorsey, found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.
Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $9,500.00 as compensation for all damages. The parties agreed to waive their right to seek review, and judgment was entered accordingly.
The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or any expert testimony.
Theory of causation
Petitioner alleged that an influenza vaccine received on November 12, 2020, caused immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). Respondent denied causation. The parties filed a stipulation recommending compensation, which was adopted by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. Petitioner received a lump sum award of $9,500.00. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury.