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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00653
Petitioner: Vergie Tate Singleton
Filed: 2024-04-24
Decided: 2025-04-28
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2022-10-22
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 15000

AI-assisted case summary:
Vergie Tate Singleton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 22, 2022. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) within the time period set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Singleton sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged condition. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms. Singleton a lump sum of $15,000.00 for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the stipulation was approved as the final decision on damages.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00653-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-04-28
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/26/2025) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-0653V
VERGIE TATE SINGLETON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: March 26, 2025
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
John Robert Howie, Howie Law, PC, Dallas, TX, for Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On April 24, 2024, Vergie Tate Singleton 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 received an influenza (“flu”) vaccine, which vaccine is listed in
the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a), on October 22,
2022.Petitioner alleges that Petitioner suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) within the time period set forth in the Table following
administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that Petitioner suffered the
residual effects of this condition for more than six months.
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. §
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Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the
flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that
Petitioner’s current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.
Nevertheless, on March 26, 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:
A lump sum of $15,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation
at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of 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
VERGIE TATE SlNGLETON,
Petitioner, No. 24-653V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
ECF
V.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
l. Vergie Tate Singleton ("petitioner") filed a petition for 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 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 22, 2022.
3. The vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration ("SIRVJ \") within the time period set forth in the Table following administration
of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner 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.

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6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu
vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner's
current condition is a scquclac 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 of judgment 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 issue
the following vaccine compensation payment:
i\. lump sum of $15,000.00 to be paid tlu·ough an ACII deposit to petitioner's
counsel's IOL TA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner.
This amount represents compensation for all 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-21(a)(1), 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 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,
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Federal or State health benefits programs (o ther 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.
11. The 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-1 S(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 unreimbursed 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-l 5(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 Ilealth and Iluman 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-l Oct 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 22, 2022, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about April 24,
2024, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 24-653V.
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14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable
upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties.
15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the te1ms
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 patties'
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 injw·y 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 llealth and lluman Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA
or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, 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
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Respectfully submitted,
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ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTiiORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PETITTO NER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
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J44~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Howie Law, PC Deputy Director
2608 Hibernia Street Torts Brauch
Dallas, TX 75204 Civil Division
(214) 622-6340 U.S. Department of Justice
jhowie@howielaw.net P.O. Box 146
Be1~a111in Franklin Station
Washington. DC 20044-0146
AUTHORIZED REPRE$ENT AT JVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT:
AND HUMAN SERVICES:
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Jeffrey S, :
Dlgltally signed by Jeffrey
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E~HANsoN
CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH
Director, Division ofI njmy Trial Attorney
Compensation Programs Torts Branch
Health Systems Btu·eau Civil Division
Health Resources and Setvices U.S. Department of Justice
Admiuistration P.O. Box 146
U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station
and Human Se1vices Washington. DC 20044-0146
5600 Fishers Lane,08W-25A (202) 430-4802
Rockville, MD 20857 emily .hanson@usdoj.gov
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