Scott Celuch v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Scott Celuch filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 17, 2016. He claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the alleged SIRVA. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Celuch a lump sum of $60,500.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The parties also agreed to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

The stipulation was not an admission by the United States that the vaccine caused the injury, but rather a negotiated settlement of liability and damages.