Charla Thornton v. HHS - Influenza, right Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Charla Thornton filed a petition for vaccine compensation on March 30, 2018, alleging she suffered a right Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2016. She reported experiencing pain since her flu shot that lasted longer than six months.

The respondent denied that the petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injuries or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on March 10, 2020, agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Charla Thornton $57,000.00 in compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act, including pain and suffering, past lost wages, and past unreimbursable expenses.

The decision was issued on March 13, 2020. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V.

Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Mollie Danielle Gorney of the U.S. Department of Justice.