Randy Patton v. HHS - Influenza, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) (2024)

Randy Patton filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on November 1, 2019, caused him to suffer from Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) and related sequelae. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Mr. Patton alleged that he suffered residual effects of the injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Patton suffered from ITP, denied that the vaccine caused his alleged injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these contested positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Patton a lump sum of $75,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.