Catharine Berglund v. HHS - Influenza, left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Catharine Berglund, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 17, 2018. She alleged that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of this vaccination.

The petition states that the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied that Ms.

Berglund sustained a Table SIRVA within the Table timeframe and denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury. Despite these disagreements, the parties filed a joint stipulation to settle the case.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms. Berglund $42,500.00 as compensation for all damages.

This amount represents a compromise of the parties' positions on liability and damages. The stipulation also noted that attorneys' fees and costs would be addressed in further proceedings.

The case was resolved via this stipulation and decision on October 27, 2021, with the petition having been filed on September 23, 2021.