VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01680 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01680 Petitioner: Vanvette Heath Filed: 2022-11-15 Decided: 2025-01-22 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-02-12 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 20000 AI-assisted case summary: On November 15, 2022, Vanvette Heath filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on February 12, 2020. Ms. Heath stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for her condition. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Heath sustained a SIRVA Table injury, that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as his decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Ms. Heath was awarded a lump sum of $20,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The decision was issued on January 22, 2025. Petitioner was represented by Mark Theodore Sadaka of the Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLC. Respondent was represented by Julianna Rose Kober of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Vanvette Heath filed a petition on November 15, 2022, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on February 12, 2020. Respondent denied a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused the alleged injury. The parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Petitioner a lump sum of $20,000.00. The public decision does not describe the specific medical theory of causation, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts. The award is for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Decision date: January 22, 2025. Petitioner's counsel: Mark Theodore Sadaka. Respondent's counsel: Julianna Rose Kober. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01680-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-01-22 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/04/2024) regarding 34 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01680-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1680V VANVETTE HEATH, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 4, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Mark Theodore Sadaka, Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLC, Englewood, NJ, for Petitioner. Julianna Rose Kober, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 15, 2022, Vanvette Heath 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 she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered on February 12, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed on December 2, 2024, at ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine in the United States, that she experienced the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action as a result of her condition. Petition at 1, 4; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused [P]etitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” 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-01680-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, onDecember 2, 2024,the parties filed the attachedjoint stipulation,3 stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as mydecision 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 $20,000.00 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.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3The final two pages of the Stipulation (an electronic verification form and cover sheet) have been omitted. 4 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-01680-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/25 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED ST AT ES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS V ANVETTE HEATH, Petitioner, V. No. 22-1680V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. On November 15, 2022, Vanvette Heath ("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 an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on February 12, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table. She further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition 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 alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the ) Case 1:22-vv-01680-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/25 Page 4 of 7 vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. 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-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $20,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for aJI damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(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-2 l(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. l 0. 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-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 Socia) Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pr~paid basis. -2- Case 1:22-vv-01680-UNJ Document 42 Filed 01/22/25 Page 5 of 7 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 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-l 5(g) and {h}. 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individua] 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 could 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·vaccination administered on February 12, 2020, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 15, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22-1680V. 14. 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PEARLMAN Sadaka Law Deputy Director 155 North Dean Street, 4th Floor Torts Branch Englewood, NJ, 07631 Civil Division (800) 8 I0-3457 U.S. Department of Justice 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: Jeffrey S. Digitally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach-$ Beach -5 Date: 2024.1 1.05 09:56:16 -os·oo• for n/LIANNA CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH R. KOBER Director, Division of Injury Compensation Trial Attorney 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 and Human Services Benjamin Franklin Station 5600 Fishers Lane Washington, DC 20044-0146 Parklawn Building, 08W-25A (202) 742~6375 Rockville, MD 20857 /zozJ Dated: t?../02, ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01680-cl-extra-10785034 Date issued/filed: 2025-01-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10318446 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1680V VANVETTE HEATH, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 4, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Mark Theodore Sadaka, Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLC, Englewood, NJ, for Petitioner. Julianna Rose Kober, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 15, 2022, Vanvette Heath 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 she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered on February 12, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed on December 2, 2024, at ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine in the United States, that she experienced the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action as a result of her condition. Petition at 1, 4; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused [P]etitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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), 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. 2 National 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). Nevertheless, on December 2, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation,3 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 $20,000.00 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.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 The final two pages of the Stipulation (an electronic verification form and cover sheet) have been omitted. 4 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 IN THE UNITED ST ATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS V ANVETTE HEATH, Petitioner, V. No. 22-1680V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. On November 15, 2022, Vanvette Heath ("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 an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on February 12, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table. She further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition 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 alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the ) vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. 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 ofjudgment 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-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $20,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for aJI damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofjudgment 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-2 l(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. l 0. 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-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 Socia) Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pr~paid basis. -2- 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 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-l 5(g) and {h}. 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individua] 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 could 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·vaccination administered on February 12, 2020, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 15, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22-1680V. 14. 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