Anthony Lawler v. HHS - Tdap, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Anthony Lawler filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a Table claim for a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on July 12, 2017. The petition was filed on January 3, 2019.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, initially preserved the right to appeal findings of fact but ultimately conceded that Mr. Lawler had satisfied the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury.
The court issued a ruling on entitlement on August 27, 2020, finding that Mr. Lawler was entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on November 10, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer. The respondent proffered that Mr.
Lawler should be awarded $40,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr. Lawler agreed to.
The court awarded this lump sum payment to Mr. Lawler.