Kim Reed v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Kim Reed filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 2, 2022, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 8, 2018. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her SIRVA or any other injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Kim Reed a lump sum of $70,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation was a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, releasing the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from all claims related to the alleged injury.