Sophia Simm-Bankston v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Sophia Simm-Bankston filed a petition for vaccine compensation on April 24, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine she received on October 28, 2016. She claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she sustained SIRVA within the time period set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA or that the vaccine caused her injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 12, 2022, agreeing to settle the case.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Sophia Simm-Bankston a lump sum of $50,000.00 as compensation for all damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.