Shawn Geiger v. HHS - Tdap, transverse myelitis (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 2, 2022, Shawn Geiger filed a petition alleging that a Tdap vaccination administered on April 16, 2019 caused transverse myelitis. The public decision is a joint stipulation rather than a litigated causation ruling, so it does not describe the onset, diagnostic testing, treatment course, or expert opinions.
Respondent denied that the Tdap vaccine caused transverse myelitis or any current condition. The parties nevertheless agreed to resolve the case.
On July 31, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr.
Geiger $75,000 for all damages available under Section 15(a), payable through counsel's IOLTA account. Mr.
Geiger was represented by Nathaniel Enos of Conway Homer, P.C.
Theory of causation
Tdap vaccine on April 16, 2019, adult exact age not stated, alleged transverse myelitis. COMPENSATED by joint stipulation. Respondent denied causation and sequela, but stipulated to $75,000 for all damages available under Section 15(a). Public stipulation does not provide detailed onset, MRI/CSF/treatment, or expert facts. Chief Special Master Corcoran, July 31, 2025. Attorney: Nathaniel Enos, Conway Homer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00106