Laura M. Forcella Spiering v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Laura M. Forcella Spiering filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on November 2, 2016, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The respondent conceded that petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA, as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a joint proffer. The respondent proffered an award of $141,975.85, comprised of $135,000.00 for pain and suffering, $4,536.87 for past lost earnings, and $2,438.98 for unreimbursable expenses, which petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded this lump sum payment to Laura M. Forcella Spiering.