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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00573
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00573
Petitioner: Paula Yost
Filed: 2016-12-09
Decided: 2017-04-10
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2014-10-25
Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 170000

AI-assisted case summary:
Paula Yost filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine in her left shoulder on October 25, 2014. She claimed the injury caused symptoms lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated her injury. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Paula Yost a lump sum of $170,000.00. This amount was intended to cover all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case proceeded as a Table claim, as SIRVA is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. The decision date was April 10, 2017, and the petition was filed on December 9, 2016.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00573-0
Date issued/filed: 2017-04-10
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/09/2016) regarding 25 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer (Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.)(mpj) Copy to parties.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 16-0573V
Filed: December 9, 2016
UNPUBLISHED
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PAULA YOST, *
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Petitioner, * Joint Stipulation on Damages;
v. * Influenza (“Flu”) Vaccine; Shoulder
* Injury Related to Vaccine Administration
SECRETARY OF HEALTH * (“SIRVA”); Special Processing Unit
AND HUMAN SERVICES, * (“SPU”)
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Respondent. *
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Danielle Anne Strait, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for petitioner.
Darryl R. Wishard, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On May 12, 2016, Paula Yost (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et
seq.,2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related
to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine
to her left shoulder on October 25, 2014. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed December 8,
2016, at ¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the symptoms of this
injury for more than six months. Petition at 1; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies
that the vaccine either caused or significantly aggravated petitioner’s alleged injury or
any other injury, and denies that petitioner’s current disabilities are the result of a
vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6.
Nevertheless, on December 8, 2016, the parties filed the attached joint
stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, the
undersigned intends to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with
the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of
Electronic Government Services). In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), petitioner has 14 days to
identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an
unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, the undersigned agrees that the identified material fits
within this definition, the undersigned will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for
ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
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undersigned finds the stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the Court
in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
The parties stipulate that petitioner shall receive the following compensation:
A lump sum of $170,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner.
Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of
damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Id.
The undersigned approves the requested amount for petitioner’s compensation.
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of
the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
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PAULA YOST, )
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Petitioner, ) No. 16-573V ECF
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v. ) Chief Special Master Dorsey
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SECRETARY OF HEALT H )
AND HUMAN SERVICES. )
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Respondent. )
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STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
1. Petitioner, Paula Yost, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program").
The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the
influenza vaccine ("vaccine"), which is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"). 42
C.F.R. § 100.3(a).
2. On October 25. 2014. petitioner received the vaccine.
3. The vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that, as a result of receiving the vaccine, she suffered from a left
shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA"). and that she experienced symptoms
of this injury for more than six months.
5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action
for damages as a result of her alleged injury.

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6. Respondent denies that the vaccine either caused or significantly aggravated
petitioner's alleged injury or any other injury. and denies that petitioner's current disabilities are
the result of a vaccine-related injury.
7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the
issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the
compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation.
8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent
with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive
compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(I), the Secretary of Health and Human
Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment:
A lwnp sum of $170,000.00, in the form of a check, payable to petitioner.
This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-l 5(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and
after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to
42 U .S.C. Section 300aa-2 l (a)( I), and an application. the parties will submit to further
proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys· fees and costs incurred in
proceeding upon this petition.
l 0. Petitioner and her attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to
this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be
expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or
State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
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§ 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis.
11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. and any an1ounts
awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation, will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-l 5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds.
12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award
for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be
used solely for the benefit of petitioner, as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U .S.C.
§ 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-15(g) and (h).
13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her
individual capacity and on behalf of her heirs, executors. administrators, successors or assigns,
does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions, causes of action (including
agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever
kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in
the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of. any and all known or
unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from. or
alleged to have resulted from, the vaccine administered on October 25, 2014, as alleged by
petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about May 12, 2016, in the United
States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 16-573V.
14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment. this agreement shall be voidable
upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties.
15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms
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of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a
decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation. then the parties·
settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party.
16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and
damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended. except
as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the
parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated
and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this
stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties· respective positions as to liability and/or
amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the
items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement.
17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the
Secretary of Health and Human Services that the vaccine received by petitioner either caused or
significantly aggravated petitioner's alleged injury or any other injury.
18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner·s
heirs, executors, administrators. successors. and/or assigns.
END OF STIPULATION
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Respectfully submitted,
PETITIONER:
ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
[_L_ _
T ARTNE E. REEVES
Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA Acting Deputy Director
1775 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 225 Totts Branch
Washington, DC 20006 Civil Division
(888) 9525242 U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF THE SECRETA Y F HEALTH RESPONDENT:
ANDHU C S:
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DARRYLR. WISHARD
Director, Division oflnjury Senior Trial Attorney
Compensation Programs Torts Branch
Healthcare Systems Bureau Civil Division
U.S. Department of Health U.S. Department of Justice
and Human Services P.O. Box 146
5600 Fishers Lane Benjamin Franklin Station
Parklawn Building, Mail Stop 08Nl 46B Washington, DC 20044-0146
Rockville, MD 20857 Tel: (202) 616-4357
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