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

Olivia Gallegos filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 8, 2014. She claimed the injury manifested within the Table timeframe and had residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the injury was a Table SIRVA or that the vaccine caused the injury. Despite these disagreements, the parties filed a joint stipulation to settle the case.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Olivia Gallegos $70,000.00 as compensation for all damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The stipulation also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs, and included a release of claims against the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the United States.