Rita Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, allergic skin reaction and autoimmune disorder (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Rita Anderson filed a petition on November 6, 2018, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 10, 2015, caused her to suffer an allergic skin reaction and autoimmune disorder. The respondent denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injuries or that the current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.
The parties subsequently filed a stipulation recommending an award of compensation. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.
Rita Anderson was awarded a lump sum of $12,000.00, payable to her, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was based on this stipulation.
Petitioner was represented by Howard S. Gold, and respondent was represented by Colleen C.
Hartley. The decision was issued on October 22, 2020.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Rita Anderson alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on November 10, 2015, caused an allergic skin reaction and autoimmune disorder. Respondent denied causation. The parties filed a stipulation recommending compensation, which was adopted by Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed medical evidence supporting the alleged causation. Petitioner was awarded $12,000.00 as a lump sum. The decision date was October 22, 2020. Petitioner's counsel was Howard S. Gold, and respondent's counsel was Colleen C. Hartley.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-01716