Emma Lee Martin v. HHS - Influenza, cellulitis and delayed-type, T cell-mediated hypersensitivity in her right arm (2026)

Emma Lee Martin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 20, 2024, alleging that she suffered cellulitis and delayed-type, T cell-mediated hypersensitivity in her right arm as a result of her December 1, 2021 influenza vaccination. Respondent denied that the alleged injury was caused by the vaccine.

Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the decision awarding damages.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Emma Lee Martin was awarded a lump sum payment of $20,000.00 for all items of damages.