Linda Meadows v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2018)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Linda Meadows filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 21, 2017, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of her influenza vaccine administered on October 16, 2013. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for her injury.
The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on November 21, 2017, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.
Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and awarded Linda Meadows $40,000.00 as a lump sum payment for all items of damages. The decision was issued on March 5, 2018.
Paul R. Brazil represented the petitioner, and Amy Paula Kokot represented the respondent.
The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Linda Meadows alleged a left shoulder injury resulting from an influenza vaccine administered on October 16, 2013. The respondent denied causation. The parties filed a joint stipulation on November 21, 2017, agreeing to an award. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey approved the stipulation, awarding $40,000.00 as a lump sum for all damages. The specific theory of causation, medical evidence, expert testimony, and mechanism of injury are not detailed in the provided public decision text. The decision date was March 5, 2018. Attorneys were Paul R. Brazil for the petitioner and Amy Paula Kokot for the respondent.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01317