Bridget Kling v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder adhesive capsulitis with mild impingement (2020)

Bridget Kling filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 13, 2017, alleging that she suffered left shoulder adhesive capsulitis with mild impingement, causally related to an influenza vaccination she received on November 29, 2016. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that no other action or compensation had been sought for her injuries.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 6, 2020, agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Bridget Kling a lump sum of $60,000.00 for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was entered on February 13, 2020.