Laura Williams v. HHS - Influenza, allergic reaction and related complications (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Laura Williams filed a petition on February 22, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered an allergic reaction and related complications as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on or about December 3, 2013.
The respondent denied that the vaccine caused her condition. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation, which was filed on February 22, 2016.
Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision.
The stipulation awarded Laura Williams a lump sum of $20,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the program. The court approved this award and directed that judgment be entered.
Petitioner was represented by Amber Diane Wilson of Maglio Christopher and Toale, and the respondent was represented by Glenn MacLeod of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Laura Williams alleged an allergic reaction and related complications following an influenza vaccine administered on or about December 3, 2013. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to settle the case, which was adopted by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. The stipulation awarded Petitioner a lump sum of $20,000.00 for all damages. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts supporting the alleged reaction or its sequelae. The attorneys involved were Amber Diane Wilson for the Petitioner and Glenn MacLeod for the Respondent. The decision date was March 14, 2016.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00080