Caleb Savoie v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis in his left shoulder (2024)

Caleb Savoie filed a petition on January 11, 2022, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Petitioner alleged that he suffered from brachial neuritis in his left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on January 16, 2019, and experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's condition. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on December 20, 2024.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Caleb Savoie a lump sum of $4,432.35 to reimburse a Louisiana Healthcare Connections Medicaid lien, paid jointly to Petitioner and The Rawlings Company LLC. Additionally, $85,000.00 was awarded to purchase an annuity contract.

These amounts represent compensation for all damages available under the Act. The decision was issued on January 2, 2024.