Linda Multer v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury (2018)

Linda Multer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury as a result of her October 23, 2014 influenza vaccination. She stated that she received the vaccination in the United States, that the effects of her injury lasted for more than six months, and that she had not received any prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that the influenza immunization caused petitioner’s shoulder injury or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and awarded Linda Multer a lump sum of $15,000.00. This amount is intended to compensate for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directs the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.