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

Alexandra Murray filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on January 27, 2016, and subsequently suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Ms.

Murray was entitled to compensation, as she met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. The case proceeded to a damages determination.

Ms. Murray sought $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,183.37 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.

The respondent argued for a lower pain and suffering award of $50,000, citing Ms. Murray's pre-existing injuries from a prior motor vehicle accident and equestrian activities, which may have contributed to her symptoms.

The court found that while Ms. Murray did suffer a SIRVA injury, not all of her symptoms were solely attributable to the vaccine due to the overlay of prior injuries.

The court awarded Ms. Murray $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,130.08 for past unreimbursable medical expenses, for a total award of $67,130.08.