Laura Chavolla-Zacarias v. HHS - Influenza, cerebellar ataxia and speech problems (2017)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Laura Chavolla-Zacarias filed a petition for vaccine compensation on June 29, 2016, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on September 18, 2014, caused her to develop cerebellar ataxia and speech problems, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.
Respondent denied that the vaccine caused her condition. The parties reached a stipulation, agreeing to settle the case.
Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding Laura Chavolla-Zacarias a lump sum of $62,500.00 for all damages.
The decision was issued on March 6, 2017. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S.
Pop, and Respondent was represented by Lara A. Englund.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Laura Chavolla-Zacarias received an influenza vaccine on September 18, 2014. The vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Petitioner alleged that the vaccine caused her to develop cerebellar ataxia and speech problems, with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to settle the case. Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding a lump sum of $62,500.00 for all damages. The decision was issued on March 6, 2017. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S. Pop, and Respondent was represented by Lara A. Englund.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-00772