Hayley Chang v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Hayley Chang filed a petition for vaccine compensation on November 10, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 3, 2019. She stated the vaccination occurred in the United States, her symptoms persisted for over six months, and she had not filed other actions or received prior compensation for this injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury or that it constituted a SIRVA Table injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on November 7, 2022, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Hayley Chang a lump sum of $35,000.00. This amount is intended to cover all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation represents a full settlement of liability and damages, releasing the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from further claims related to this vaccination.