Setsu Korb v. HHS - Influenza, acute disseminating enchepalomyelitis (ADEM) (2023)

Setsu Korb filed a petition on November 8, 2022, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Petitioner alleged that she suffered from acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 1, 2020.

The respondent denied that the influenza immunization caused Petitioner's ADEM or any other injury. Despite maintaining their positions, both parties filed a joint stipulation on December 12, 2023, agreeing that the issues could be resolved and that Petitioner should be awarded compensation.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the file and adopted the stipulation as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Petitioner a lump sum of $88,000.00, payable by check, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Program. Judgment was to be entered accordingly.

Petitioner was represented by Anne Toale of Maglio Christopher and Toale, and Respondent was represented by Julianna Kober of the U.S. Department of Justice.