Jane K. Baker v. HHS - Influenza, frozen shoulder and subdeltoid bursitis (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Jane K. Baker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 30, 2015, alleging that she suffered from frozen shoulder and subdeltoid bursitis in her left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 15, 2014.
The respondent conceded that Ms. Baker met the statutory requirements for entitlement to compensation, noting that her injury sequelae lasted for more than six months.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 30, 2015, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 4, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $105,000.00, which Ms.
Baker agreed to. This amount was awarded as compensation for all damages.
Additionally, on January 28, 2016, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $18,500.00, which was also granted.