Laura M. Stolowski v. HHS - Influenza, rheumatologic disorder, immunologic disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, and other rheumatologic defects (2016)

Petitioner Laura M. Stolowski filed a petition, alleging that she suffered a rheumatologic disorder, immunologic disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, and other rheumatologic defects, which were caused or significantly aggravated by an influenza vaccine she received on October 7, 2009.

She further alleged that she suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the alleged injuries.

The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, which was adopted by the Special Master. The decision, issued on March 21, 2016, awarded Ms.

Stolowski a total of $157,558.01. This award consisted of a lump sum of $130,000.00 payable to Ms.

Stolowski and a lump sum of $27,558.01 to reimburse a Medicaid lien, payable jointly to Ms. Stolowski and the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey.

Petitioner was represented by Ramon Rodriguez, III, and respondent was represented by Justine E. Walters.

Special Master Laura D. Millman issued the decision.