Sanjuanita Kelly v. HHS - Influenza, brachial radiculopathy (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
San Juanita Kelly filed a petition on June 9, 2016, alleging that she suffered brachial radiculopathy as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 5, 2014. Ms.
Kelly further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury.
The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, and the Special Master adopted the stipulation. Ms.
Kelly was awarded $15,000.00 in compensation for all damages. The award was to be paid as a lump sum check to the petitioner.
Special Master Laura D. Millman issued the decision on June 9, 2016.
Paul Brazil represented the petitioner, and Adriana Teitel represented the respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony.
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