Mary Riviere v. HHS - Pneumococcal, cellulitis, sepsis injuries, and left extremity injuries (2020)

Mary Riviere filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered cellulitis, sepsis injuries, and left extremity injuries caused in fact by the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine she received on November 3, 2016. The respondent conceded that entitlement to compensation was appropriate, agreeing that a preponderance of the medical evidence established that Ms.

Riviere's left upper extremity cellulitis was caused-in-fact by the vaccine. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent proffered that Ms. Riviere should be awarded $55,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation to which she is entitled.

Ms. Riviere, an adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Riviere a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering.