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

Amy Trudeau filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on October 12, 2018. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation because her SIRVA met the criteria of the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition had residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on damages.

The respondent recommended an award of $71,244.00, consisting of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,244.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this award.

The court accepted the proffer and awarded Amy Trudeau a lump sum of $71,244.00.