Shannon Perez v. HHS - Influenza, sepsis secondary to left shoulder abscess and cellulitis (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Shannon Perez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered sepsis secondary to a left shoulder abscess and cellulitis resulting from an influenza vaccine she received on September 20, 2019. The respondent conceded that Ms.
Perez is entitled to compensation, finding that she developed cellulitis and abscess with sepsis in her left upper extremity, which was more likely than not caused by the flu vaccine administered at that location. No other causes were identified, and Ms.
Perez met the statutory requirement for injury duration. The case proceeded as an off-Table claim.
On July 25, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued. Ms.
Perez was awarded a total of $56,575.00, which included $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, $6,500.00 for lost wages, and $75.00 for unreimbursed expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.