Douglas Fischer v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2014)

Petitioner Douglas Fischer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 16, 2014. He alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 16, 2012.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Fischer's SIRVA or any related medical problems were caused by the vaccine.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on July 15, 2014. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Fischer a lump sum of $50,447.94 for all damages. Additionally, the parties agreed to an award of $8,725.44 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Mr.

Fischer and his attorney, Mark T. Sadaka.

The total award approved by the Special Master was $59,173.38, and the clerk was directed to enter judgment accordingly. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or expert testimony.