Amy Garza v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Amy Garza filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 14, 2020, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on December 22, 2016. Petitioner stated the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injuries or any other injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 13, 2020, agreeing to a settlement.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the court's decision.

The award included a lump sum of $42,488.87, payable to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the program. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

Petitioner was represented by Isaiah Richard Kalinowski of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Claudia Barnes Gangi of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The decision was issued on February 14, 2020.