Latoria Martin v. HHS - Influenza, left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Latoria Martin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on September 18, 2017. She further alleged that she continued to have ongoing pain and left shoulder symptoms for more than six months after vaccination.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, experienced onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the affected shoulder. The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 20, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 6, 2021, the court awarded Latoria Martin a total of $120,214.00, consisting of $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $214.00 for unreimbursed expenses, based on a proffer agreed to by both parties.