VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00910 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00910 Petitioner: Timothy Redman Filed: 2024-01-05 Decided: 2024-02-08 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-10-02 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 10000 AI-assisted case summary: Timothy Redman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 2, 2021. Respondent denied that Mr. Redman sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr. Redman was awarded a lump sum of $10,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation was not an admission by the United States that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Redman's alleged shoulder injury. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00910-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-08 Pages: 8 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/05/2024) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-00910-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/08/24 Page 1 of 8 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-0910V TIMOTHY REDMAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 5, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Alec Saxe, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On August 16, 2022, Timothy Redman 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 hesuffered from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered on October 2, 2021. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed on January 4, 2024, at ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that he received the vaccine in the United States, that he has experienced the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action as a result of his condition. Petition at 1, 3; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) Table injury, denies that [P]etitioner’s alleged shoulder injury was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine, and denies that the flu vaccine caused [P]etitioner any other injury or his current condition.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 1Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (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. 2National 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 (2018). Case 1:22-vv-00910-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/08/24 Page 2 of 8 Nevertheless, on January 4, 2024, 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $10,000.00 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 1:22-vv-00910-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/08/24 Page 3 of 8 IN THE UNITED ST AT ES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS TIMOTHY REDMAN, Petitioner, No. 22-910V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. Timothy Redman ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for an injury allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a) 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on October 2, 2021 in the right arm. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that he sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table. Petitioner fo1ther alleges that he suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result of the alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Case 1:22-vv-00910-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/08/24 Page 4 of 8 Administration ("SIRVA") Table injmy, denies that petitioner's alleged shoulder injury was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine, and denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner any other injuty or his current condition. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofj udgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 I( a)(J ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $10,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I 5(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has tiled both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 I (a)( I), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incu1Ted in proceeding upon this petition. I0 . Petitioner and petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 2 Case 1:22-vv-00910-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/08/24 Page 5 of 8 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unrcimbursed expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l5(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's individual capacity, and on behalf of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, docs forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 ct seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on October 2, 2021, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about August 16, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22-9 l 0V. 14. lf petitioner should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 3 Case 1:22-vv-00910-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/08/24 Page 6 of 8 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confo1mity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine fnjury Act of 1986, as amended, except as othe1wise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties fu1ther agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or petitioner's current disabilities, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I I I I I I 4 Case 1:22-vv-00910-UNJ Document 30 Filed 02/08/24 Page 7 of 8 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: TIMOTIIY REDMAN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ½--.. ,__M,J QWVA 2(..Ll.A/\1\.---_ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN , LLP Deputy Director , Torts Branch Dresher, PA l 9025 Civil Division Telephone: (215) 885-1655 U.S. Department ofJ ustice Email: bridget@mullerbrazil.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AT IORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: George R. Grimes - Olglllllly signed by George fl G~mt»•S14 514 . Oatir. 2023.12.07 08:53:04 -OS'OO' CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH ALEC SAXE Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department ofJ ustice Administration P.O. 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