VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00467 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00467 Petitioner: Meghan Dooling Filed: 2021-01-11 Decided: 2023-06-27 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-09-23 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 40000 AI-assisted case summary: On January 11, 2021, Meghan Dooling filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 23, 2020. Petitioner further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this condition for more than six months. The respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury, and denied that the flu vaccine caused any other injury or her current condition. Despite these denials, on May 26, 2023, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Meghan Dooling was awarded a lump sum of $40,000.00, payable to Petitioner, representing compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). The case proceeded as a Table claim. Petitioner's counsel was Maximillian J. Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP. Respondent's counsel was Martin Conway Galvin of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Meghan Dooling alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on September 23, 2020, with residual effects lasting over six months. Respondent denied a SIRVA Table injury and causation. The parties filed a joint stipulation on May 26, 2023, agreeing to compensation. The case proceeded as a Table claim. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding a lump sum of $40,000.00 to Petitioner. The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or the basis for the stipulation beyond the parties' agreement. Petitioner's counsel was Maximillian J. Muller; Respondent's counsel was Martin Conway Galvin. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00467-0 Date issued/filed: 2023-06-27 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/26/2023) regarding 32 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-00467-UNJ Document 37 Filed 06/27/23 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-0467V UNPUBLISHED MEGHAN DOOLING, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 26, 2023 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) Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Martin Conway Galvin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On January 11, 2021, Meghan Dooling 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 a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received on September 23, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at May 26, 2023, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. ECF No. 23 at 6; Stipulation at 4. Respondent denies “that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury; and further denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from any other injury or her current condition.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on May 26, 2023, 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. 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 1:21-vv-00467-UNJ Document 37 Filed 06/27/23 Page 2 of 7 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $40,000.00, 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 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 1:21-vv-00467-UNJ Document 37 Filed 06/27/23 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00467-UNJ Document 37 Filed 06/27/23 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00467-UNJ Document 37 Filed 06/27/23 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00467-UNJ Document 37 Filed 06/27/23 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00467-UNJ Document 37 Filed 06/27/23 Page 7 of 7