Shannah Game v. HHS - Influenza, left sudden sensorineural hearing loss (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On April 3, 2020, Shannah Game filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 15, 2018 caused left sudden sensorineural hearing loss. The public decision is a joint stipulation, so it does not describe the onset, audiology testing, treatment course, or expert opinions.
Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Game's hearing loss or any current condition.
The parties nevertheless agreed to resolve the case. On August 7, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran adopted the stipulation and awarded Ms. Game $209,300 for all damages available under Section 15(a), payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.
She was represented by Meredith Daniels of Conway Homer, P.C.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 15, 2018, adult exact age not stated, alleged left sudden sensorineural hearing loss. COMPENSATED by joint stipulation. Respondent denied causation and sequela, but parties stipulated to $209,300 for all damages available under Section 15(a). Public stipulation does not provide detailed clinical timeline, testing, treatment, or experts. Chief Special Master Corcoran, August 7, 2025. Attorney: Meredith Daniels, Conway Homer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00383