Kendra Sage v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 7, 2021, Kendra Sage filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on August 13, 2020. Petitioner also claimed that she experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.
The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's SIRVA or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on March 11, 2024.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the file and adopted the stipulation as the decision.
The stipulation awarded Kendra Sage a lump sum of $45,000.00, intended to cover all damages available under the Act. The court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Kendra Sage alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an August 13, 2020, influenza vaccination, with residual effects lasting over six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties settled via stipulation filed March 11, 2024, agreeing to an award of $45,000.00 for all damages. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the decision on April 8, 2024. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, medical experts, or detailed clinical findings.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00203