Richard Pollack v. HHS - Tdap, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Richard Pollack filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 21, 2021, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine received on October 15, 2020. Mr.

Pollack alleged that the Tdap vaccine was administered in the United States and that he suffered residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Respondent denied that Mr.

Pollack sustained a SIRVA Table injury and denied that the Tdap vaccine caused his alleged left shoulder injury or any other condition. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on September 30, 2024, agreeing to settle the case.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision awarding damages. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr.

Pollack was awarded a lump sum of $30,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and the amount of damages.