Winifred Campbell v. HHS - Influenza, adhesive capsulitis (2017)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Winifred Campbell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination on October 23, 2013, caused her to suffer adhesive capsulitis. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
The respondent conceded that the petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that she met the statutory requirements for compensation, having suffered the condition for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 10, 2015, finding her entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on December 9, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $151,969.93, which the petitioner agreed to. A decision awarding damages was issued on April 10, 2017, granting the lump sum payment of $151,969.93.
Later, on December 14, 2017, a decision was issued regarding attorneys' fees and costs, awarding $26,231.44, to be paid jointly to the petitioner and her counsel.