Susan Wigley v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2017)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Susan Wigley filed a petition for compensation on September 30, 2016, alleging that she suffered an injury to her left shoulder as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 3, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report on July 13, 2017, stating that he did not contest entitlement, agreeing that the injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that the statutory requirements were met. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 13, 2017, finding Ms.
Wigley entitled to compensation. On August 7, 2017, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $70,000.00, which petitioner agreed to.
The decision dated August 7, 2017, awarded Ms. Wigley a lump sum payment of $70,000.00.
Petitioner counsel was Amy A. Senerth of Muller Brazil, LLP.
Respondent counsel was Ilene C. Albala of the U.S.
Department of Justice. The Special Master was Nora Beth Dorsey.