Caleb Savoie v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis in his left shoulder (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
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 February 4, 2025.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Caleb Savoie alleged that he suffered from brachial neuritis in his left shoulder following receipt of an influenza vaccine on January 16, 2019, and experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement via stipulation, filed December 20, 2024, which was adopted by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on February 4, 2025. The stipulation awarded a total of $89,432.35, comprising $4,432.35 for a Medicaid lien reimbursement and $85,000.00 for an annuity contract. The specific theory of causation and any supporting or opposing expert testimony are not described in the public decision, as the case was resolved by stipulation.
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