Carrie Payne v. HHS - Influenza, left rotator cuff injury (2016)

Carrie Payne filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left rotator cuff injury as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 14, 2014. The respondent conceded that the injury was caused in fact by the flu vaccination and that it was not due to unrelated factors.

The respondent also noted that the petitioner suffered the sequelae of her injury for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence presented, the court found that Carrie Payne was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer for the award of compensation. The respondent proffered that Carrie Payne should be awarded a lump sum of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $3,793.34 to satisfy the State of Pennsylvania Medicaid lien.

The petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The court awarded Carrie Payne a total of $103,793.34.