Colleen Garton v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to the influenza vaccination (SIRVA) (2020)

Colleen Garton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 18, 2020, alleging she suffered left shoulder injuries related to the influenza vaccination she received on October 27, 2017. Petitioner alleged the vaccination was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects of the injury for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on her behalf.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 17, 2020, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the court's decision.

Colleen Garton was awarded a lump sum of $36,225.18, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the program. The decision was issued on December 18, 2020.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, or treatments. The names of petitioner counsel and respondent counsel were provided as Amy A.

Senerth and Lynn Christina Schlie, respectively.