Kimberly Beining v. HHS - Influenza, Bell's Palsy (2017)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kimberly Beining filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 23, 2017, alleging injury from an influenza vaccine. The case was resolved by stipulation between the Petitioner and the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The stipulation stated that Ms. Beining would receive a lump sum of $105,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. §300aa-15(a).
Special Master George L. Hastings reviewed the file and concluded the stipulation was appropriate.
The decision was entered on February 17, 2017, endorsing the stipulation and authorizing payment. The specific medical condition alleged, the date of vaccination, the time to onset of symptoms, and any medical experts or clinical details were not detailed in the public decision, but the case was resolved by stipulation, indicating an agreement on entitlement and damages.
The outcome was compensated.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Kimberly Beining alleged injury from an influenza vaccine, resulting in Bell's Palsy. The parties stipulated to a decision granting compensation. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or the basis for the stipulation regarding causation. The award was a lump sum of $105,000.00. Special Master George L. Hastings issued the decision on February 17, 2017, endorsing the stipulation. The specific theory of causation relied upon by the parties in their stipulation is not described in the public decision.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00761