Nada Resnik-McNenny v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Nada Resnik-McNenny filed a petition for compensation on December 8, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 26, 2019. Petitioner alleged that the SIRVA was a Table Injury and that she continued to suffer residual effects for more than six months post-vaccination.
Respondent denied that the petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 7, 2022, agreeing to settle the case.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court.
Pursuant to the stipulation, Nada Resnik-McNenny was awarded a lump sum of $20,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The decision was finalized on August 22, 2022.
Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Zoe Wade of the U.S.
Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Nada Resnik-McNenny alleged a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on October 26, 2019. The injury was alleged to be a Table Injury with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied the SIRVA Table injury and causation. The parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding $20,000.00 in lump sum compensation for all damages. Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller, and respondent by Zoe Wade. The decision date was August 22, 2022.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01800