Robert Michael Gall v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Robert Michael Gall filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 30, 2015, alleging a left shoulder injury resulting from his influenza vaccination on October 16, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that the injury was consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccine.
The respondent also confirmed that no other cause was identified and that Mr. Gall suffered sequelae for more than six months.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 16, 2015, finding him entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 4, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $88,000.00, which Mr.
Gall agreed to. On May 3, 2016, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.
Gall a lump sum payment of $88,000.00 for all damages. Additionally, the parties stipulated to an award of $11,306.24 for attorneys' fees and costs, which was also granted by the court on May 4, 2016, to be paid jointly to Mr.
Gall and his counsel.