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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01080
Petitioner: Louis Mansolillo
Filed: 2014-11-05
Decided: 2015-11-16
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2013-10-04
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 109116

AI-assisted case summary:
Louis Mansolillo filed a petition for compensation on November 5, 2014, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a trivalent influenza vaccination on October 4, 2013. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine, with no other causes identified and the injury persisting for more than six months. Based on this concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued on January 21, 2015, finding Mr. Mansolillo entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 20, 2015, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to a lump sum payment of $100,000.00. This award was formalized in a decision on May 13, 2015. Later, on October 9, 2015, the parties stipulated to attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $9,116.90. A final decision on attorneys' fees and costs was issued on November 16, 2015, awarding this amount jointly to Mr. Mansolillo and his counsel.

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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01080-0
Date issued/filed: 2015-02-24
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/21/2015) regarding 13 Ruling on Entitlement (Signed by Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell.)(mpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:14-vv-01080-UNJ Document 16 Filed 02/24/15 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 14-1080V
Filed: January 21, 2015
Not for Publication
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
LOUIS MANSOLILLO *
*
*
Petitioner, * Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
* Trivalent Influenza Vaccine
v. * (“flu”); Shoulder Injury Related to
* Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”);
* Special Processing Unit (“SPU”)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH *
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Amber Diane Wilson, Maglio, Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Althea Walker Davis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Vowell, Chief Special Master:
On November 5, 2014, Louis Mansolillo filed a petition for compensation under
the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq,2 [the
“Vaccine Act” or “Program”]. The petition alleges that as a result of a trivalent influenza
(“flu”) vaccination on October 4, 2013, petitioner suffered a shoulder injury. Petition at
1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On January 20, 2015, respondent filed her Rule 4(c) Report [“Respondent’s
Report”], in which she concedes that petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case.
1 Because this unpublished ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, it will be
posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with the E-Government Act
of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, § 205, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (codified as amended at 44 U.S.C. § 3501
note (2006)). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to
redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of
privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such
material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for
ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2006).

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Respondent’s Report at 4. Specifically, respondent submits that “petitioner’s alleged
injury is consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”)
and that it was caused in fact by the flu vaccine he received on October 4, 2013.”
Additionally, respondent indicated that no other causes have been identified for
petitioner’s SIRVA and petitioner’s injury has persisted for more than six months. Id.
In view of respondent’s concession and the evidence before me, I find that
petitioner is entitled to compensation.
s/Denise K. Vowell
Denise K. Vowell
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01080-1
Date issued/filed: 2015-05-13
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/22/2015) regarding 19 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer (Signed by Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell.)(mpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:14-vv-01080-UNJ Document 23 Filed 05/13/15 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 14-1080V
Filed: April 22, 2015
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
LOUIS MANSOLILLO *
*
*
Petitioner, * Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
* Influenza Vaccine; Shoulder Injury
v. * Related to Vaccine Administration
* (“SIRVA”); Special Processing Unit
* (“SPU”)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH *
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. *
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Amber Wilson, Esq., Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Althea Davis, Esq., U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Vowell, Chief Special Master:
On November 5, 2014, Louis Mansolillo filed a petition for compensation under
the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq,2 [the
“Vaccine Act” or “Program”]. The petition alleges that as a result of a trivalent influenza
(“flu”) vaccination on October 4, 2013, petitioner suffered a shoulder injury. Petition at
1-2.The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit (“SPU”) of the Office of
Special Masters.
On January 21, 2015, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding petitioner entitled to
compensation. On April 20, 2015, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation
(“Proffer”) detailing compensation for all elements of compensation to which petitioner
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I intend
to post this decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with the E-
Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (Dec. 17, 2002). In accordance with
Vaccine Rule 18(b), petitioners have 14 days to identify and move to delete medical or other information,
the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that
the identified material fits within this definition, I will delete such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for
ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2006).

Case 1:14-vv-01080-UNJ Document 23 Filed 05/13/15 Page 2 of 4
would be entitled under §15(a). According to respondent’s Proffer, petitioner agrees to
the proposed award of compensation.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award petitioner a lump
sum payment of $100,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner.
This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available
under §15(a).
The clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this
decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Denise K. Vowell
Denise K. Vowell
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by each party filing a notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
2

Case 1:14-vv-01080-UNJ Document 23 Filed 05/13/15 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
LOUIS MANSOLILLO, )
)
Petitioner, ) No. 14-1080V
) Chief Special Master
v. ) Denise K. Vowell
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
I. Compensation for Vaccine Injury-Related Items
Respondent proffers that based on the evidence of record, petitioner should be awarded
$100,000.00. This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be
entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
The parties recommend that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through a lump sum payment as described below, and request that the special master’s decision
and the Court’s judgment award the following:1
A. A lump sum payment of $100,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Louis
Mansolillo. This amount accounts for all elements of compensation under 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-15(a) to which petitioner would be entitled.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court
for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future medical
expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.

Case 1:14-vv-01080-UNJ Document 23 Filed 05/13/15 Page 4 of 4
Respectfully submitted,
BENJAMIN C. MIZER
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
RUPA BHATTACHARYYA
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
VINCENT J. MATANOSKI
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
MICHAEL P. MILMOE
Senior Trial Counsel
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/Althea Walker Davis
ALTHEA WALKER DAVIS
Senior Trial Counsel
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 616-0515
DATED: 20 April 2015
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DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01080-2
Date issued/filed: 2015-11-16
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/14/2015) regarding 31 DECISION Fees Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.)(mpj) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:14-vv-01080-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/16/15 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 14-1080V
Filed: October 14, 2015
Unpublished
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
LOUIS MANSOLILLO, *
*
Petitioner, *
v. *
* Attorneys’ Fees and Costs; Stipulation
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND * Special Processing Unit (“SPU”)
HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. *
*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Amber Wilson, Esq., Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Althea Davis, Esq.,U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION ON ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On November 5, 2014, Petitioner filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.,2 [the
“Vaccine Act” or “Program”]. Petitioner alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury. On
April 22, 2015, a decision issued awarding compensation to petitioner based on the
parties’ Proffer.
On October 9, 2015, the parties filed a Stipulation of Fact Concerning Attorneys’
Fees and Costs. According to the stipulation, the parties stipulated to an award of
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I intend
to post this decision on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with the E-
Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, § 205, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (codified as amended at 44
U.S.C. § 3501 note (2006)). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), petitioners have 14 days to identify
and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted
invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will
redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for
ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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$9,116.90. In accordance with General Order #9, petitioner’s counsel represents that
petitioner incurred no out-of-pocket expenses.
The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. 42
U.S.C. § 300 aa-15(e). I find the proposed amount to be reasonable.
Accordingly, I award the total of $9,116.903 as a lump sum in the form of a
check jointly payable to petitioner and petitioner’s counsel, Amber Wilson, Esq.
The clerk of the court shall enter judgment in accordance herewith.4
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Chief Special Master
3 This amount is intended to cover all legal expenses incurred in this matter. This award encompasses all
charges by the attorney against a client, “advanced costs” as well as fees for legal services rendered.
Furthermore, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(3) prevents an attorney from charging or collecting fees (including
costs) that would be in addition to the amount awarded herein. See generally Beck v. Sec’y, HHS, 924
F.2d 1029 (Fed. Cir.1991).
4 Entry of judgment can be expedited by each party’s filing of a notice renouncing the right to seek review.
See Vaccine Rule 11(a).