Gloria Supernaw v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Gloria Supernaw, an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine administered on September 28, 2019. The initial ruling on entitlement focused on the disputed site of vaccine administration, with the court ultimately finding that the flu vaccine was more likely than not administered in her right arm, establishing entitlement to compensation for a Table SIRVA claim.

The respondent initially opposed compensation, arguing the vaccine was not given in the injured arm, but later conceded entitlement after the court's ruling. The case then proceeded to the damages phase.

The parties stipulated to an award of $98,336.35, which included $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,336.35 for past unreimbursable expenses. The court issued a decision on damages on October 10, 2024, awarding the stipulated amount.