Kathy Reid v. HHS - Pneumococcal, left shoulder injury (2020)

Kathy Reid filed a petition on August 3, 2017, alleging that a pneumococcal (Prevnar) vaccine administered on November 4, 2015, caused a left shoulder injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the petitioner's injury or that it constituted a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Despite the respondent's denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation recommending an award of compensation. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum award of $51,000.00, payable to Kathy Reid, intended to compensate for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The parties agreed to expedite the judgment process by waiving their right to seek review.

The decision was issued on January 6, 2020. Petitioner was represented by Amy A.

Senerth of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Heather Pearlman of the U.S. Department of Justice.