Lauren Rettig v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Lauren Rettig filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 2, 2014. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that her condition was caused by the vaccine. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Lauren Rettig a lump sum of $130,000.00 for all damages, including pain and suffering, lost earnings, and past unreimbursable expenses. The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

This stipulation represents a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.