Diane Tobin v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Diane Tobin filed a petition for vaccine compensation on October 1, 2018, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 28, 2016. Petitioner stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for over six months, and had no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 25, 2020, agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Diane Tobin $62,900.00 as compensation for all damages.

This amount represents a compromise of liability and damages. The decision was entered on February 26, 2020.

Petitioner was represented by Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer of the U.S.

Department of Justice.