VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01235 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01235 Petitioner: Sheila Yagodzinski Filed: 2016-09-30 Decided: 2017-08-16 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2013-10-11 Condition: Mast Cell Activation Disorder Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 120000 AI-assisted case summary: Sheila Yagodzinski filed a petition on September 30, 2016, alleging that she developed Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 11, 2013. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccination caused Ms. Yagodzinski's condition. Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation for compensation, which was reviewed and found reasonable by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. As part of the stipulation, Ms. Yagodzinski was awarded a lump sum payment of $120,000.00, representing compensation for all damages. The decision was entered on August 16, 2017. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or any expert testimony. Myles Dell Jacobson represented the petitioner, and Adriana Teitel represented the respondent. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Sheila Yagodzinski alleged that an influenza vaccination received on October 11, 2013, caused her to develop Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD). The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation for compensation, and the case was decided based on this stipulation. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey approved the stipulation, awarding petitioner a lump sum of $120,000.00. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism by which the vaccine allegedly caused the condition. The decision date was August 16, 2017. Petitioner was represented by Myles Dell Jacobson, and respondent was represented by Adriana Teitel. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01235-0 Date issued/filed: 2017-09-11 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/16/2017) regarding 31 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. (tlf) Copy to parties. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:16-vv-01235-UNJ Document 36 Filed 09/11/17 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS Filed: August 16, 2017 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UNPUBLISHED SHEILA YAGODZINSKI, * * No. 16-1235V Petitioner, * * v. * Chief Special Master Dorsey * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Decision Based on Stipulation; AND HUMAN SERVICES, * Influenza (“flu”) vaccine; * Mast Cell Activation Disorder (“MCAD”). Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Myles Dell Jacobson, Law Office of Myles Jacobson, Northampton, MA, for petitioner. Adriana Teitel, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., for respondent. DECISION1 On September 30, 2016, Sheila Yagodzinski (“petitioner”) filed a petition in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program2 alleging that she suffers from Mast Cell Activation Disorder (“MCAD”) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on October 11, 2013. Petition at Preamble. On August 16, 2017, the parties filed a stipulation in which they stated that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. Stipulation at ¶7. Respondent denies that the influenza vaccination caused petitioner’s MCAD or any other injury. Stipulation at ¶6. 1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for the undersigned’s action in this case, the undersigned intends to post this ruling on the website of the United States Court of Federal Claims, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012)(Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). As provided by Vaccine Rule 18(b), each party has 14 days within which to request redaction “of any information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or commercial or financial in substance and is privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes medical files or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule 18(b). 2 The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is set forth in Part 2 of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755, codified as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2012) (“Vaccine Act” or “the Act”). All citations in this decision to individual sections of the Vaccine Act are to 42 U.S.C.A. § 300aa. Case 1:16-vv-01235-UNJ Document 36 Filed 09/11/17 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto as Appendix A. The undersigned finds the stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. The parties stipulate that petitioner shall receive the following compensation: A lump sum of $120,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Ms. Sheila Yagodzinski. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. §300aa-15(a). Stipulation at ¶8. The undersigned approves the requested amount for petitioner’s compensation. Accordingly, an award should be made consistent with the stipulation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court SHALL ENTER JUDGMENT in accordance with the terms of the parties’ stipulation.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Nora Beth Dorsey Nora Beth Dorsey Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment is expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:16-vv-01235-UNJ Document 36 Filed 09/11/17 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01235-UNJ Document 36 Filed 09/11/17 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01235-UNJ Document 36 Filed 09/11/17 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01235-UNJ Document 36 Filed 09/11/17 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01235-UNJ Document 36 Filed 09/11/17 Page 7 of 7