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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00937
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00937
Petitioner: Corinne Gence
Filed: 2022-08-17
Decided: 2024-01-24
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-09-23
Condition: a skin disorder
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 14750

AI-assisted case summary:
Corinne Gence filed a petition on August 17, 2022, seeking compensation for a skin disorder she alleged was caused by an influenza vaccine received on September 23, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injury. The parties, represented by David Carney of Green & Schafle LLC for the petitioner and Bridget Corridon of the United States Department of Justice for the respondent, reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed and adopted the stipulation. The decision, issued on January 24, 2024, awarded Ms. Gence a lump sum of $14,750.00 as compensation for all damages. This award covers her alleged skin disorder, which is a condition on the Vaccine Injury Table. The stipulation stated that the compensation was not for items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable and that the payment would be used solely for the benefit of the petitioner. The stipulation also included a release of all claims against the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the alleged injury from the flu vaccine administered on September 23, 2019. The public decision does not describe the specific onset, symptoms, medical tests, or treatments related to the skin disorder, nor does it name any medical experts.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Corinne Gence filed a petition on August 17, 2022, alleging that the influenza vaccine administered on September 23, 2019, caused her to suffer from a skin disorder. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to settle the case, agreeing to an award of $14,750.00. The stipulation identified the influenza vaccine as being on the Vaccine Injury Table and the alleged injury as 'a skin disorder' with residual effects lasting more than six months. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of causation, medical experts, or clinical findings. Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation on January 24, 2024. Petitioner was represented by David Carney of Green & Schafle LLC, and respondent was represented by Bridget Corridon of the United States Department of Justice.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00937-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-01-24
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 1/2/2024) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (dksc) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00937-UNJ Document 34 Filed 01/24/24 Page 1 of 7
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CORINNE GENCE, * No. 22-0937V
*
Petitioner, *
* Special Master Christian J. Moran
v. *
* Filed: January 2, 2024
SECRETARY OF HEALTH *
AND HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
David Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner;
Bridget Corridon, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION1
On December 29, 2023, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the petition for
compensation filed by Corinne Gence on August 17, 2022. Petitioner alleges that the influenza
(“flu”) vaccine caused her to suffer from a skin disorder. Petitioner represents that there has
been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her
alleged injury.
Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from a skin disorder.
Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto. The undersigned
finds said stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages,
on the terms set forth therein.
1 Because 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),
the parties have 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would
constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. Any changes will appear in the document posted on the website.

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Damages awarded in that stipulation include:
A lump sum of $14,750.00 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-15(a).
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B, the clerk is
directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the attached stipulation.2
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Christian J. Moran
Christian J. Moran
Special Master
2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties can expedite entry of judgment by each party filing a notice
renouncing the right to seek review by a United States Court of Federal Claims judge.
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Case 1:22-vv-00937-UNJ Document 34 Filed 01/24/24 Page 3 of 7
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
CORINNE GENCE, *
*
Petitioner, * No. 22-937
* Special Master Moran
V. *
*
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND *
HUMAN SERVICES, *
*
Respondent. •
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STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
1. Corinne Gence ("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 injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt
of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which is a vaccine contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the
"Table"), 42 C.F.R. § l00.3(a).
2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine on September 23, 2019.
3. The vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered "a skin disorder" that was caused-in-fact by the
flu vaccine. She further alleges that she experienced residual effects of her 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 her behalf as a result of her condition.

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6. Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from a skin
disorder or any other injury or her 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-21(a)(l ), the Secretary of Health and Human
Services will a lump sum of $14,750.00 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-15(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and
after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings
before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding
upon this petition.
10. Petitioner and her 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- IS{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.
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11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amount awarded pursuant to
paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U .S.C. § 300aa-l 5(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 attorneys' fees, and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable 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-15(a) and (d), and subject to the
conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h).
13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9. petitioner, in her
individual capacity and on behalf of her heirs. executors, administrators, successors or assigns,
does 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 couJd be timely
brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation
Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et 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 vaccine administered on September 23, 2019, as
alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about August 17, 2022, in
the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22-937V.
14. If 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.
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15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the
terms ofthis 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 Injury Act of 1986, as amended,
except as otherwise 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 further 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 skin
disorder or any other injury or condition.
18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder sha11 apply equally to
petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns.
END OF STIPULATION
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Respectfully submitted,
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CORINNEGENCE
AT IORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PETI ONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
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Green & Schafle, LLC Deputy Director
2332 South Broad Street Torts Branch
Philadelphia, PA 19145 Civil Division
(215) 326-9256 U.S. Department of Justice
dcamey@greenlegalteam.com P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT:
AND HUMAN SERVICES:
George R. Digitally signed by George
R. Grimes -S14
Grimes-Sl4 Date: 2023.12.11 19:-40:41
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CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH
Director, Division oflajwy Trial Attorney
Compensation Programs Torts Branch
Health Systems Bureau Civil Division
Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice
Administration P.O. Box 146
U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station
and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146
5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Tel: (202) 305-4117
Rockville, MD 20857 E-mail: Bridget.Corridon@usdoj.gov
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Dated: JA
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