Kristi A. Baker v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kristi A. Baker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 23, 2017.
The respondent conceded that Ms. Baker satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for a SIRVA claim, and entitlement was granted on April 12, 2021.
The case proceeded to a damages decision based on a proffer. Sadly, Kristi A.
Baker passed away on October 19, 2020, and her estate, represented by administrator Cariana M. Forbush, continued the claim.
The parties stipulated to an award of $130,750.30, which included $107,500.00 for pain and suffering, $2,524.97 for past out-of-pocket expenses, $980.00 in estate costs, and $19,745.33 in past lost wages. The decision awarding damages was issued on January 19, 2022.