Christopher Hurtte v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Christopher Hurtte filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 6, 2024, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2020. He claimed the injury was a defined Table injury and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.
The respondent denied that Mr. Hurtte sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury.
Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.
Hurtte a lump sum of $42,000.00 for all items of damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.
The stipulation also outlines the process for awarding reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.