VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00080
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00080
Petitioner: Laura Williams
Filed: 2016-02-22
Decided: 2016-03-14
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2013-12-03
Condition: allergic reaction and related complications
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 20000

AI-assisted case summary:
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 field:
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.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00080-0
Date issued/filed: 2016-03-14
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 2/22/2016) regarding 20 DECISION Stipulation. Signed by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ag) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:15-vv-00080-UNJ Document 24 Filed 03/14/16 Page 1 of 7
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 15-80V
(Not to be published)
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LAURA WILLIAMS, *
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Petitioner, * Filed: February 22, 2016
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v. * Decision by Stipulation; Damages;
* Influenza (“Flu”) Vaccine;
* Allergic Reaction
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND *
HUMAN SERVICES, *
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Respondent. *
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Amber Diane Wilson, Maglio Christopher and Toale, Washington, DC, for Petitioner.
Glenn MacLeod, U.S. Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 27, 2015, Laura Williams filed a petition seeking compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.2 Petitioner alleges that she suffered an allergic
reaction and related complications as a result of receiving the influenza (“flu”) vaccine on or about
December 3, 2013.
Respondent denies that Petitioner’s allergic reaction and related complications were caused
by the receipt of the flu vaccine. Nonetheless both parties, while maintaining their above-stated
1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for my action in this case, I will 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 (Dec. 17, 2002) (current version at 44 U.S.C. § 3501 (2014)). As provided by 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4)(B), however, the parties may object to the posted decision’s inclusion of certain kinds of
confidential information. Specifically, under Vaccine Rule 18(b), each party has 14 days within which to request
redaction “of any information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or commercial or financial in substance
and is privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes medical files or similar files, the disclosure of which would
constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule 18(b). Otherwise, the whole decision will be
available to the public. (Id.)
2 The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is set forth in Part 2 of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury
Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3758, codified as amended, 42 U.S.C.A. ' 300aa-10 to ' 300aa-34 (2012).

Case 1:15-vv-00080-UNJ Document 24 Filed 03/14/16 Page 2 of 7
positions, agreed in a stipulation filed February 22, 2016, that the issues before them can be settled
and that a decision should be entered awarding Petitioner compensation.
I have reviewed the file, and based upon that review, I conclude that the parties’ stipulation
is reasonable. I therefore adopt it as my decision in awarding damages on the terms set forth
therein.
The stipulation awards:
A lump sum of $20,000.00, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount
represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. §
300aa-15(a).
Stipulation ¶ 8.
I approve a Vaccine Program award in the requested amount set forth above to be made to
Petitioner. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of
the court is directed to enter judgment herewith.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by jointly filing notice renouncing their
right to seek review.
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