Jennifer Lindsey v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Jennifer Lindsey filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 23, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 23, 2018. Petitioner alleged the injury was on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Ms. Lindsey suffered SIRVA, that the vaccine caused her injury, or that it significantly aggravated an underlying shoulder condition.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the court's decision. The stipulation stated that the parties agreed to settle the issues between them and that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court awarded Ms. Lindsey a lump sum of $15,000.00, payable to Petitioner, for all items of damages available under Section 15(a).

This award represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages. Petitioner was represented by Leigh Finfer of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Colleen Clemons Hartley of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued on December 7, 2023.