Stacey Julien v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Stacey Julien filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 8, 2016. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused her alleged SIRVA or any other injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Stacey Julien was awarded $35,000.00 as a lump sum, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation was considered a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, except for attorneys' fees and costs.