Julia Conroy v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Julia Conroy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 5, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 28, 2018. Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that her condition was caused by the vaccine.

The parties, represented by Leigh Finfer of Muller Brazil, LLP for the petitioner and Adriana Ruth Teitel of the U.S. Department of Justice for the respondent, subsequently filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case.

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

Under the terms of the stipulation, Julia Conroy was awarded a lump sum of $25,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The stipulation also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. The decision was issued on October 26, 2021.