Jeffrey Flynn v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Jeffrey Flynn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on September 4, 2020. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that his condition persisted for more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Flynn sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his condition.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. Pursuant to the stipulation, the court awarded Mr.

Flynn a lump sum of $35,000.00 as compensation for all damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The stipulation also addressed the process for awarding attorneys' fees and costs.