Kim Finch v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2015)

Kim Finch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 14, 2014, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination on October 24, 2013. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects for more than six months and had filed no other action for this injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA and residual effects. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 24, 2015, agreeing to settle the case.

Respondent agreed to pay petitioner a lump sum of $76,000.00 as compensation for all damages. This amount was awarded by Chief Special Master Vowell in a decision dated September 29, 2015.

Subsequently, on December 23, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $15,422.12. This award was granted by Chief Special Master Dorsey on September 21, 2016.