Barbara Stoliker v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Barbara Stoliker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a right Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 30, 2014. Initially, the respondent opposed compensation, but later conceded that the petitioner met the criteria for SIRVA, a Table injury.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 11, 2018. The case proceeded to determine damages.
The petitioner sought $170,000.00 for pain and suffering, while the respondent proposed $110,000.00. The parties agreed on $1,119.77 for past unreimbursable expenses.
The court considered the severity and duration of the petitioner's injury, including a significant treatment gap and surgical intervention. Ultimately, the court awarded Barbara Stoliker $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,119.77 for past unreimbursable expenses, for a total award of $121,119.77.