Alice Sorensen v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Alice Sorensen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that her receipt of an influenza vaccine on October 21, 2015, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine, agreeing that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

The court issued a ruling on entitlement on August 22, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 30, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $102,500.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The court issued a decision awarding damages on June 6, 2018, granting Alice Sorensen a lump sum payment of $102,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.