Anita Romero v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2020)

Anita Romero filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 17, 2016, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 24, 2013. She further alleged residual effects for more than six months and no prior award or settlement.

The respondent denied that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated her alleged shoulder injury. Nevertheless, on December 30, 2020, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages.

Special Master Daniel T. Horner reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, awarding Anita Romero $20,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages.

The award was to be paid as a lump sum via check to the petitioner. Petitioner's counsel was Paul R.

Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent's counsel was Ryan Daniel Pyles of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.