Amber Jones v. HHS - Influenza, Bell's palsy (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 13, 2022, Amber Jones filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 22, 2020 caused Bell's palsy. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Bell's palsy or any other injury and denied that her condition was a vaccine sequela.
The public decision is a stipulation decision and does not describe Ms. Jones's facial symptoms, onset interval, treatment, diagnostic workup, or expert evidence.
On June 23, 2025, the parties filed a stipulation recommending compensation. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and awarded $65,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel.
No separate damages categories were itemized in the stipulation beyond the single lump sum.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 22, 2020; alleged Bell's palsy. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied causation; public text does not describe onset, treatment, diagnostics, or experts. Decision June 23, 2025. Award $65,000.00 lump sum. Petition filed September 13, 2022. Counsel: Jessica Wallace, Siri & Glimstad.