Cynthia Jennette v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

On December 21, 2018, Cynthia Jennette filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2017, she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

Ms. Jennette claimed this injury was listed on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Jennette's alleged SIRVA or any other injury.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable. As a result, he issued a decision awarding Ms.

Jennette $62,707.59 in compensation for all damages. The stipulation also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs.

The decision was issued on June 3, 2020. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A.

Zgheib of Zgheib Sayad, P.C., and respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer of the U.S. Department of Justice.