Isaac Friedman v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Isaac Friedman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 5, 2019, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on February 25, 2018. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.
Friedman was entitled to compensation, concluding that he suffered a Table SIRVA and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on October 5, 2020. Subsequently, on November 5, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued.
The parties stipulated to an award of $46,299.00, which included $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,299.00 for past unreimbursed expenses. This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Mr.
Friedman. Bruce William Slane represented the petitioner, and Lara Ann Englund represented the respondent.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Isaac Friedman alleged a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on February 25, 2018. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner suffered a Table SIRVA and met the six-month sequela requirement. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on October 5, 2020, and a decision awarding damages on November 5, 2020. The award was a stipulated $46,299.00, comprising $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,299.00 for past unreimbursed expenses, paid as a lump sum. Petitioner was represented by Bruce William Slane, and respondent by Lara Ann Englund.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-00337