Gillian Sears v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2016)

Gillian Sears filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 8, 2014, alleging that she suffered severe pain, burning sensation, and stiffness in her right shoulder within hours of receiving a trivalent influenza vaccination on October 1, 2012. Her petition referenced medical records indicating axillary neuritis, likely caused by the injection, and stated that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused her brachial neuritis or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement.

On July 17, 2015, a decision awarded Gillian Sears $150,000.00 as compensation for all damages. Subsequently, on January 15, 2016, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs.

A decision on May 4, 2016, awarded Gillian Sears $20,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, bringing the total compensation to $170,000.00.