Aileen Harris v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2017)

Aileen Harris filed a petition for compensation on May 23, 2016, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 4, 2015. Petitioner stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for over six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for her condition.

The respondent denied that the vaccination caused her alleged injuries or current condition. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 27, 2017, agreeing to an award of compensation.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Aileen Harris was awarded a lump sum of $60,000.00, payable by check to petitioner, as compensation for all damages.

Petitioner was represented by Andrew D. Downing of Van Cott & Talamante, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Alexis B.

Babcock of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests performed, treatments received, or the specific mechanism of injury.