Meghan Lee Stapleton v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Meghan Lee Stapleton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 17, 2016. She alleged that she received a seasonal influenza vaccine in her left shoulder on October 26, 2011, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine, and that there were no other identified causes. The respondent also noted that the petitioner had suffered the condition for more than six months, satisfying the prerequisites for compensation.

On May 31, 2016, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Meghan Lee Stapleton entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 15, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $145,000.00, which the petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Meghan Lee Stapleton a lump sum payment of $145,000.00.