Patricia Richards v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2019)

Patricia Richards filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries resulting from an influenza vaccination received on September 24, 2016. She stated that she received the vaccination in the United States, experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation for her injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injuries. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 21, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Patricia Richards was awarded a lump sum of $73,724.87, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The clerk was directed to enter judgment accordingly.