Irma Scott v. HHS - Influenza, vasovagal syncope and a subdural hematoma (2018)

On August 8, 2017, Irma Scott filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that Ms.

Scott suffered from vasovagal syncope and a subdural hematoma as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on August 15, 2013. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that Ms.

Scott experienced residual effects of the injury for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from vasovagal syncope or a subdural hematoma or any other injury or her current condition, and denied that she suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months.

Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 7, 2017, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Ms. Scott was awarded a lump sum of $119,753.00, payable to petitioner, as compensation for all items of damages.

Petitioner's counsel was Curtis R. Webb, and respondent's counsel was Christine Mary Becer.

The decision was issued on May 31, 2018.