Mary Jane Corn v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2018)

Mary Jane Corn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 2, 2016, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 28, 2015. She further alleged that her injury and sequelae lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the influenza vaccine caused her injuries. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 24, 2018, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mary Jane Corn was awarded a lump sum of $60,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The award was made in the form of a check payable to petitioner. The clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.