Josephine Crowley v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 11, 2019, Josephine Crowley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 17, 2018. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.
On April 27, 2021, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on July 19, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.
Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on July 19, 2021, awarding Josephine Crowley a lump sum payment of $80,000.00, representing compensation for pain and suffering. The decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments.
Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, and respondent was represented by Catherine Elizabeth Stolar.
Theory of causation
Josephine Crowley received an influenza vaccine on September 17, 2018, and subsequently filed a petition alleging a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA. The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or clinical findings. The case was resolved via a proffer on award of compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on April 27, 2021, and a decision awarding damages on July 19, 2021. The award was a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering, to which the petitioner agreed. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, and respondent was represented by Catherine Elizabeth Stolar.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01386