Yalawa Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Yalawa Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 27, 2019, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the influenza vaccine on February 9, 2018. Petitioner contended that her injury met the definition of a Table SIRVA and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury or any other condition. Despite these denials, the parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the court's decision.

The stipulation awarded Yalawa Johnson a lump sum of $60,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. This award represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the Vaccine Act.

Petitioner was represented by Ronald Craig Homer of Conway, Homer, P.C., and Respondent was represented by Mark Kim Hellie of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The decision was issued on December 8, 2021.