Laura Chavolla-Zacarias v. HHS - Influenza, cerebellar ataxia and speech problems (2017)

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 February 9, 2017. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S.

Pop, and Respondent was represented by Lara A. Englund.