Constance Connor v. HHS - Influenza, bilateral adhesive capsulitis, hyperthyroidism, elevated intraocular pressure, and left heel pain, and left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Constance Connor filed a petition for compensation on September 27, 2018, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2015, caused her to suffer from bilateral adhesive capsulitis, hyperthyroidism, elevated intraocular pressure, and left heel pain. In an amended petition, she further alleged a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

Petitioner contended that these conditions resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed in the Vaccine Injury Table.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries, including SIRVA, bilateral adhesive capsulitis, hyperthyroidism, elevated intraocular pressure, and left heel pain. Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation.

Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the Court's decision.

The stipulation awarded Constance Connor a lump sum payment of $240,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The decision was issued on March 24, 2021.

Petitioner was represented by John Taylor of Zaytoun Law Firm, and Respondent was represented by Christine Becer of the United States Department of Justice.