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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01382
Petitioner: Laurent Jones
Filed: 2018-09-11
Decided: 2021-03-04
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2016-11-08
Condition: left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 70000

AI-assisted case summary:
Laurent Jones filed a petition on September 11, 2018, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 8, 2016. The respondent conceded that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that the petitioner was entitled to compensation. The respondent confirmed that the petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and that the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder. The case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the petitioner met the statutory severity requirement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 4, 2020, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. On January 25, 2021, the respondent proffered an award of $70,000.00, representing all elements of compensation. The petitioner, a competent adult, agreed with this award. A decision awarding damages was issued on March 4, 2021, granting a lump sum payment of $70,000.00 to the petitioner.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01382-0
Date issued/filed: 2020-10-05
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/04/2020) regarding 39 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-1382V
UNPUBLISHED
LAURENT JONES, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: September 4, 2020
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
HUMAN SERVICES, Table Injury; Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;
Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Respondent. Administration (SIRVA)
Jerome A. Konkel, Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for petitioner.
Claudia Barnes Gangi, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On September 11, 2018, Laurent Jones filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered from a left Shoulder Injury Related to
Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following his receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on
November 8, 2016. Petition at 5. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 3, 2020, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes
that Petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for SIRVA and that Petitioner is entitled to
compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1, 6. Specifically, Petitioner
“had no history of pain, inflammation or dysfunction of the affected shoulder prior to
1 Because this unpublished ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am required
to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website in accordance with the E-Government Act
of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance
with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information,
the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that
the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa
(2012).

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intramuscular vaccine administration that would explain the alleged signs, symptoms,
examination findings, and/or diagnostic studies occurring after vaccine administration; he
suffered the onset of pain within forty-eight hours of vaccine administration; his pain and
reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder in which the intramuscular vaccine
was administered; and there is no other condition or abnormality present that would
explain petitioner’s symptoms.” Id. at 6. Respondent further agrees that “the case was
timely filed, that the vaccine was received in the United States, and that petitioner satisfies
the statutory severity requirement by suffering the residual effects or complications of his
injury for more than six months after vaccine administration.” Id.
In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01382-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-03-04
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/27/2021) regarding 46 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-1382V
UNPUBLISHED
LAURENT JONES, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 27, 2021
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine
Respondent. Administration (SIRVA)
Jerome A. Konkel, Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for petitioner.
Claudia Barnes Gangi, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On September 11, 2018, Laurent Jones filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered from a left shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (SIRVA) following his receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on
November 8, 2016. Petition at 5. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 4, 2020, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for a left SIRVA. ECF 39. On January 25, 2021, Respondent
filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be
awarded $70,000.00, which “represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner
would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).” Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, Respondent
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am
required to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website in accordance with the E-
Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic
Government Services). This means the decision will be available to anyone with access to the
internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact
medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from
public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa
(2012).

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represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a
whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $70,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount
represents compensation for all damages that would be available under § 15(a).
The clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this
decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
2

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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
__________________________________________
)
LAURENT JONES, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 18-1382V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND )
HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
__________________________________________)
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On September 3, 2020, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, in which he conceded that
petitioner sustained a Table left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from
the flu vaccine administered on November 8, 2016; that the records show that the case was
timely filed; that the vaccine was received in the United States; and that petitioner satisfies the
statutory severity requirement by suffering the residual effects or complications of his injury for
more than six months after vaccine administration. ECF No. 38. On September 4, 2020, the
Court issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to compensation. ECF
No. 39.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$70,000.00, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).1 Petitioner agrees.
1 Should petitioner die prior to the entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the
Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future
medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.

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II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment of $70,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Acting Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Claudia B. Gangi
CLAUDIA B. GANGI
Senior Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel.: (202) 616-4138
Email: claudia.gangi@usdoj.gov
Dated: January 25, 2021

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