Karen Bean v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Karen Bean 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 vaccination on January 10, 2019. She further alleged that her residual symptoms persisted for longer than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury or current condition. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Karen Bean a lump sum of $114,750.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, as SIRVA is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table for influenza vaccines. The stipulation also addressed the process for awarding attorneys' fees and costs, and included a release of claims by the petitioner in exchange for the settlement payment.