Brian Bieber v. HHS - Influenza, left axillary neuritis (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 1, 2023, Brian Bieber filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 29, 2020 caused left axillary neuritis. The public stipulation identifies him as an adult but does not state an exact age.
Respondent denied that the alleged axillary neuritis or residual effects were vaccine-caused. The public stipulation does not describe onset, treatment, diagnostic testing, expert opinions, or the mechanism alleged.
On November 19, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded $22,500.00 as a lump sum through counsel for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 29, 2020; alleged left axillary neuritis. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied causation; public text lacks clinical chronology and experts. Decision November 19, 2025. Award $22,500.00 lump sum. Petition filed March 1, 2023.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00309