Janis Pool v. HHS - Td, left arm and hand pain, numbness, and weakness, as well as a decreased range of motion in her neck (2018)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Janis Pool filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 18, 2017, alleging that she suffered left arm and hand pain, numbness, and weakness, as well as a decreased range of motion in her neck, as a result of a tetanus diphtheria (Td) vaccine she received on November 11, 2014. She further alleged that she experienced the residual effects of her condition for more than six months.
The respondent denied that the Td immunization caused her alleged injuries. Nevertheless, on July 18, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded.
Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the stipulation and awarded Janis Pool $35,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the mechanism of causation.
Petitioner was represented by William Patrick Ronan, III, and respondent was represented by Traci R. Patton.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Janis Pool alleged injury following a Td vaccination on November 11, 2014, resulting in left arm and hand pain, numbness, and weakness, and decreased range of motion in her neck, with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation, which was adopted by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. The stipulation awarded $35,000.00 to petitioner. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury. The case was settled via stipulation.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00503