Stacie Wilson v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Stacie Wilson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on October 17, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.
Wilson was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 6, 2019, finding her eligible for compensation.
Subsequently, on April 1, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of damages, recommending an award of $65,000.00. Ms.
Wilson, an adult, agreed with this proffered award. The court found that Ms.
Wilson was entitled to an award as stated in the proffer. On May 4, 2020, the court awarded Ms.
Wilson a lump sum payment of $65,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01148