Susan Graney v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder pain (2018)

Susan Graney filed a petition for vaccine compensation on May 13, 2016, alleging that she suffered left shoulder pain as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 17, 2014. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States and that her injury caused residual effects for more than six months.

She also represented that she had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged shoulder pain or any other condition.

Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on June 1, 2017, agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

The court awarded Susan Graney $37,500.00 as compensation for all damages, to be paid in a lump sum. The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The case was resolved via stipulation, with petitioner represented by Isaiah Richard Kalinowski of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, and respondent represented by Lara Ann Englund of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The decision was issued on April 5, 2018.