Amy Thompson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (2022)

Amy Thompson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 30, 2019. She alleged that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 10, 2017.

Ms. Thompson stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that the effects of her condition lasted for more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for this condition.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Thompson sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation on June 13, 2022, agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as his decision. The decision awarded Amy Thompson $31,250.00 as compensation for all damages.

This amount was to be paid as a lump sum via check. The case was resolved via stipulation, with both parties maintaining their respective positions on liability.

Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Camille Michelle Collett of the U.S.

Department of Justice.