Shari Hartley v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Shari Hartley filed a petition on March 16, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 2, 2018. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, her pain lasted longer than six months, and she had not received prior compensation for this injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her SIRVA or any other injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 10, 2022, agreeing to settle the case.

The decision awards Shari Hartley $101,255.72 as compensation for all damages. The case proceeded as a Table claim, as SIRVA is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The parties agreed to further proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. Petitioner released the United States from all claims related to the flu vaccination in exchange for the compensation.