Kara Douglas v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2018)

Kara Douglas filed a petition on December 13, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 14, 2015.

Ms. Douglas further claimed that she experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months and that no prior award or settlement had been made for her condition.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the influenza vaccine caused Ms. Douglas's left shoulder injury or any other injury.

Despite the respondent's denial, on February 13, 2018, both parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Ms. Douglas was awarded a lump sum of $51,245.24, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all items of damages.

The decision was issued on February 13, 2018. Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Sarah Christina Duncan of the U.S.

Department of Justice.