Michael Mattioni v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 11, 2021, Michael Mattioni filed a petition alleging that a Tdap vaccination administered on July 1, 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public materials identify him as an adult petitioner but do not state his exact age.
Respondent contested whether the evidence established a qualifying SIRVA and the statutory severity requirement. The case proceeded to an expedited entitlement hearing on September 5, 2025.
Chief Special Master Corcoran found that Mr. Mattioni had established entitlement for a Table SIRVA on September 9, 2025.
On November 5, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $32,495.28: $30,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $2,495.28 for past unreimbursable expenses. The public damages decision does not provide a detailed treatment chronology beyond the entitlement ruling and proffer.
Theory of causation
Tdap vaccine July 1, 2020 causing SIRVA in adult petitioner. COMPENSATED. Respondent contested entitlement/severity; expedited hearing September 5, 2025; entitlement granted September 9, 2025. Damages November 5, 2025. Award $32,495.28 ($30,000 pain/suffering + $2,495.28 expenses). Petition filed January 11, 2021. Attorney Bridget Candace McCullough.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00539