Myroslawa Yangis v. HHS - Influenza, allergic reaction and arm injuries (2015)

Myroslawa Yangis filed a petition on February 18, 2015, alleging that she suffered an allergic reaction and arm injuries as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on or about November 6, 2012. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation for compensation and attorneys' fees and costs. Respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused any injury to petitioner.

Nevertheless, the parties agreed to a stipulation, which the Special Master found reasonable and adopted as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded petitioner a lump sum of $92,500.00 for all damages.

Additionally, the parties stipulated to an award of $10,323.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, jointly payable to petitioner and her attorney, and $2,177.00 for costs personally incurred by petitioner. The decision was entered on March 11, 2015, awarding a total of $104,823.00.