VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01252 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01252 Petitioner: Adele Honeyman Filed: 2019-08-22 Decided: 2021-04-01 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2017-09-19 Condition: left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 30000 AI-assisted case summary: Adele Honeyman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 22, 2019. She alleged that she suffered left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 19, 2017. Petitioner stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for her condition. The respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, on March 2, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as his decision. He awarded Adele Honeyman a lump sum of $30,000.00, payable to Petitioner, representing compensation for all items of damages. The decision was issued on April 1, 2021. Paul R. Brazil represented the petitioner, and Lara Ann Englund represented the respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the specific mechanism of injury. The specific theory of causation is not detailed in the public decision beyond the allegation of a SIRVA Table injury. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Adele Honeyman alleged a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on September 19, 2017. Respondent denied a SIRVA Table injury, causation, and sequelae. The parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and awarded $30,000.00. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or the basis for the stipulation beyond the parties' agreement. The theory of causation is based on the "Table" for SIRVA, as indicated by the respondent's denial of a "SIRVA Table injury." Attorneys involved were Paul R. Brazil for the petitioner and Lara Ann Englund for the respondent. The decision date was April 1, 2021. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01252-0 Date issued/filed: 2021-04-01 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/02/2021) regarding 24 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:19-vv-01252-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/01/21 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 19-1252V UNPUBLISHED ADELE HONEYMAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 2, 2021 v. Special Processing Unit (SPU); Joint SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Stipulation on Damages; Influenza HUMAN SERVICES, (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration Respondent. (SIRVA) Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner. Lara Ann Englund, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On August 22, 2019, Adele Honeyman 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 she suffered left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 19, 2017. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed March 2, 2021, at ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced the residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her condition. Petition at 1, 3; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2012). Case 1:19-vv-01252-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/01/21 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on March 2, 2021, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $30,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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 Case 1:19-vv-01252-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/01/21 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-01252-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/01/21 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-01252-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/01/21 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-01252-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/01/21 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:19-vv-01252-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/01/21 Page 7 of 7