Felicia Inez Williams v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Felicia Inez Williams filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Tdap vaccine on March 13, 2019. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or that it was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision awarding damages. Ms.

Williams was awarded a lump sum of $35,000.00 for pain and suffering, and an additional $3,808.52 to reimburse a Medicaid lien for services rendered to her. This compensation covers all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The parties agreed that this stipulation represents a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, except for potential future awards for attorneys' fees and litigation costs. The court directed that judgment be entered in accordance with this decision.