Aidan Walsh v. HHS - Influenza, Parsonage Turner Syndrome (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 29, 2022, Aidan Walsh filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 30, 2021 caused Parsonage Turner Syndrome. Respondent denied that the immunization caused the alleged injury.
The case resolved by stipulation. The public decision does not describe the first symptoms, neurologic findings, diagnostic testing, treatment, recovery course, or expert opinions.
On March 16, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation and awarded $50,000.00 as a lump sum payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt distribution to Mr.
Walsh.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on September 30, 2021, allegedly causing Parsonage Turner Syndrome/brachial neuritis; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied causation. Public stipulation gives limited clinical detail. Award $50,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed December 29, 2022; decision March 16, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01919