Mary Thompson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 7, 2016, Mary Thompson filed a Vaccine Program petition after receiving an influenza vaccine in her left shoulder on October 10, 2014. She alleged that the shot caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, or SIRVA.
Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed April 20, 2016. Respondent stated that Thompson's alleged left-shoulder injury was consistent with SIRVA, that it was caused in fact by the October 10, 2014 flu vaccine, that the records showed sequelae for more than six months, and that the legal prerequisites for compensation were satisfied.
Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found Thompson entitled to compensation on April 20, 2016. Respondent filed a damages proffer on July 6, 2016, and Thompson agreed.
Chief Special Master Dorsey awarded a lump sum of $110,000.00 that day, payable to Mary Thompson, representing all damages available under section 15(a). Thompson was represented by Jeffrey S.
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