Bridgette Wiley v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Bridgette Wiley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered an adverse reaction to the influenza vaccine she received on November 21, 2012. She claimed this resulted in severe pain and necessitated several surgeries.
The respondent conceded that the injury to Ms. Wiley's right shoulder was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine and that the injury lasted for more than six months.
Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Wiley entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer for the award of compensation. The respondent proposed an award of $135,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,168.18 to satisfy a Georgia Medicaid lien.
The court awarded a total of $136,168.18. Later, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney's fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $13,330.19.
This amount was awarded as a lump sum payable jointly to Ms. Wiley and her attorney.