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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00015
Petitioner: A.L.
Filed: 2024-01-04
Decided: 2025-08-15
Vaccine: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP)
Vaccination date: 2022-11-22
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 20000

AI-assisted case summary:
On January 4, 2024, Kadri Limani filed a petition as father and natural guardian of A.L., a minor. The petition alleged that A.L. suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving a diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccination on November 22, 2022. The public decision identifies A.L. as a minor but does not state the child's exact age.

Respondent denied that the DTaP vaccine caused A.L.'s alleged injury or current condition. The parties nevertheless filed a joint stipulation. The public stipulation does not describe the onset, treatment, imaging, or therapy history, but states that A.L. experienced residual effects for more than six months and that no civil action award or settlement had compensated the injury.

On August 15, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation. The award funds an annuity contract for A.L.'s benefit at a cost of $20,000, with scheduled payments of $15,410.39 on April 20, 2036 and $15,480.12 on May 20, 2036, subject to adjustment so the annuity cost does not exceed $20,000. A.L. was represented by Bruce W. Slane.

Theory of causation field:
DTaP vaccine on November 22, 2022, minor exact age not stated, alleged SIRVA. COMPENSATED by joint stipulation filed by Kadri Limani as father and natural guardian. Respondent denied causation, but stipulated to annuity-funded compensation costing $20,000, providing $15,410.39 on April 20, 2036 and $15,480.12 on May 20, 2036, adjusted if necessary so annuity cost does not exceed $20,000. Chief Special Master Corcoran, August 15, 2025. Attorney: Bruce W. Slane.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00015-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-09-16
Pages: 9
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/15/2025) regarding 28 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00015-UNJ Document 32 Filed 09/16/25 Page 1 of 9
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-15V
(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:55)(cid:40)(cid:39)
KADRI LIMANI, as father and natural Chief Special Master Corcoran
guardian of A.L., a minor,
Filed: August 15, 2025
Petitioner,
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Bruce William Slane, The Law Office of Bruce W. Slane. P.C., White Plains, NY for
Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On January 4, 2024, Kadri Limani, as father and natural guardian of A.L., a minor,
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 A.L.
suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration caused by an diphtheria,
tetanus, and pertussis vaccine administered on November 22, 2022. Petition at 1;
Stipulation, filed at August 7, 2025, ¶¶ 1, 2. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was
administered within the United States, that A.L. experienced the residual effects of this
condition for more than six months, and that there has been no award or settlement of a
civil action for damages on A.L.’s behalf as a result of this injury. Petition at 1, 7;
Stipulation at ¶¶ 1-5. Respondent denies that the vaccine caused-in-fact A.L.’s alleged
injuries, any other injury, or his current condition. 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).

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Nevertheless, on August 7, 2025, 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:
An amount of $20,000.00 to purchase the annuity contract described in
paragraph 10 of the attached stipulation.
This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available
under Section 15(a).
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.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
KADRI LIMANI, as father and natural
guardian of J\.L., a minor,
Petitioner,
No. 24-1S V
V.
Chief Special Master Corcoran
ECr
SECRETARY OF HEALTH
AND I IUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
I. Kadri Limani ("petitioner"), on behalf of A.L., a minor child, filed a petition for
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vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C.
300aa-l Oto -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries
allegedly related to A.L. 's receipt of a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis ("DTaP") vaccination
and/or administration thereof, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Tahlc (the
"Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a).
2. A.L. received the vaccination on November 22, 2022.
3. The vaccination was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that J\.L. suffered from injuries including a Shoulder Injury
Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA") table injury pursuant to 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3 et seq.
Petitioner also alleges that A.L. experienced the residual effects of this condition for ,nore than
six months.

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5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action
for damages on /\.L.'s behalf as a result of A.L.'s alleged injuries.
6. Respondent denies that the vaccine caused-in-fact A.L.'s alleged injuries, any other
injury, or his current condition.
7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the
issues between the111 shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the
co111pensa1ion described in paragraph 8 or this Stipulation.
8. /\s soon as practicable after an entry ofjudgmcnt 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)( I), the Secretary or Health and Human
Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment:
An amount of $20,000.00 to purchase the annuity contract described in paragraph I 0
below, paid to the life insurance co111pany from which the annuity will be purchased
(the "Life Insurance Con1pany").
This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42
U.S.C. §300aa-l 5(a).
9. The Lile Insurance Company must have a minimum or $250.000,000.00 capital and
surplus, exclusive or any mandatory security valuation reserve. The Life Insurance Company
must have one or the following ratings from two or the following rating organi7.ations:
a. /\.M. Best Company: /\++, /\ +-, /\+g, /\+p, /\I r, or /\+s;
b. Moody's Jnvestor Service Claims Paying Rating: Aa3, Aa2, Aa I, or Aaa;
c. Standard and Poor's Corporation Insurer Claims-Paying /\bility Rating: /\A-,/\/\,
AA+, or AAA;
d. Fitch Credit Rating Company, Insurance Company Claims Paying /\bility Rating:
Ai\-, A/\, A/\+, or /\/\/\.
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I 0. The Secretary of Health and Human Services agrees to purchase an annuity contract
from the Life Insurance Company ror the benefit of /\.L .. pursuant to which the Lire Insurance
Company will agree to make certain lump sum payments to /\.L. for all damages that would be
available under 42 U.S.C. ~300aa-I5(a), as follows:
a. A certain Lump SL1rn of $15.4 I 0.39 payable on April 20. 2036.
b. A certain Lump Sum of $15.480.12 payable on May 20, 2036.
The purchase price of the annuity described in this paragraph shall neither be greater than
nor less than $20,000.00. In the event that the cost of the annuity set fotth above varies from
$20,000.00, the certain lump sum payable on May 20, 2036. sh al I be adjusted to ensure that the
total cost or the annuity is neither less nor greater than $20,000.00. The certain lump sum
payments provided herein shal I be made to AL. as set forth above. Should A.L. predecease
payment of any of.the certain lump sum payments set forth above, uny outstanding payments shall
be made to his estate. I lowevcr. written notice to the Secretary of I lea Ith and I luman Services
and the Li fc Insurance Company sh al I be provided within twenty (20) days of /\L's death.
11. The annuity contract will be owned solely and exclusively by the Secretary of I lea Ith
and Human Services and will be purchased as soon us practicable following the entry of a
judgment in conformity with this Stipulation. The parties stipulate and agree that the Secretary
of' 1l ealth and I luman Services and the United States of America arc not responsible for the
payment of any sums other than the amounts set forth in paragraph 8 herein and the amounts
awarded pursuant to paragraph 13 herein, and that they do not guarantee or insure any or the
ruturc annuity payments. Upon the purchase of the annuity contract, the Secretary or I lea Ith and
I luman Services and the United States of America are released f'rom any and all obligations with
respect to future annuity payments.
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12. The parties stipulate and agree that the annuity payments cannot be assigned,
accelerated, deferred, increased. or decreased by the parties and that no part of any annuity
payments called for herein, nor any assets of the United States or the annuity company. are
subject to execution or any legal process for any obligation in any manner. Petitioner and
petitioner's heirs, cxcwtors. administrators, successors. and assigns do hereby agree that they
have no power or right to sell, assign, mortgage, encumber. or anticipate said annuity payments,
or any part thereof, by assignment or otherwise. and further agree that they will not sell, assign,
mortgage. encumber, or anticipate said annuity payments, or any part thereof, by assignment or
otherwise.
13. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment 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)(I), and an application, the parties will submit to f'urther proceedings
before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding
upon this petition.
14. Petitioner and his 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. f'cdcral or
State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX ol'thc Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
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1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis.
15. Payments made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amoL1nts awarded pursuant to
paragraph 13 of this Stipulation wi1 1 be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(i),
subject to the availability of sufl7cient statutory f'uncls.
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16. The parties and their attorneys rurther agree and stipulate that, except for any award
for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and past unrcimbursed expenses, the money provided
pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of A.L. as contemplated by a strict
construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions or 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-15(g) and (h).
17. Petitioner represents that he presently is. or if necessary will become, duly
authorized to serve as guardian of /\.L.'s estate under the laws of the State of Nevada.
18. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 13, petitioner, in his
individual capacity and as legal representative of /\.L., on behalf of himself, A.L., and his heirs,
executors, administrators, successors or assigns, do forever irrevocably and unconditionally
release. acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of I lea Ith and I luman Services
from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements,juclgments, claims, damages,
loss of services, expenses and all demands or 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. ~ 300 aa-10 ct seq., on account of~ or
in any way growing out of, any and al I known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal
injuries to or death of /\.L. resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the vaccination
administered on November 22, 2022. as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on
or about January 4, 2024, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 24-15 V.
19. If /\.L. should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon
proper notice to the Court on behalf" or either or both of the parties.
20. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms
of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails lo enter judgment in conformity with a
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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.
21. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and
damages claimed under the National Chi Id hood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986. as amended. except
as otherwise noted in paragraph 13 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 rcllect 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.
22. Petitioner hereby authorizes respondent to disclose documents filed by petitioner in
this case consistent with the Privacy Act and the routine uses described in the National Vaccine
lnjL1ry Compensation Program System of Records, No. 09-15-0056.
23. This Stipulation shall not be constrned as an admission by the United States or the
Secretary of I lcalth and Human Services that the vaccine caused-in-fact A.L's alleged injury, or
any other injury or A.L.'s current condition, or that A.L. sufTercd an injury contained in the
Vaccine Injury Table.
24. All rights and obligations of'petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's
heirs. executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns.
END OF STIPULATION
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