VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02238 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02238 Petitioner: Taylor Parker Filed: 2021-11-30 Decided: 2025-07-01 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-21 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 20000 AI-assisted case summary: On November 30, 2021, Taylor Parker filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 21, 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Parker's alleged shoulder injury, any other injury, or her current condition. The case resolved by stipulation, so the public decision does not provide a detailed onset narrative, medical treatment history, diagnostic imaging, injections, physical therapy, or expert testimony. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation on July 1, 2025, and awarded a $20,000.00 lump sum. A later attorney-fee decision was separate from the injury-compensation award. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on October 21, 2020, allegedly causing SIRVA; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied causation and current sequelae. Public stipulation gives limited medical detail. Award $20,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed November 30, 2021; decision July 1, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02238-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-04 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/01/2025) regarding 48 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-02238-UNJ Document 52 Filed 08/04/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-2238V TAYLOR PARKER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 1, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Mark Theodore Sadaka, Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLC, Englewood, NJ, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 30, 2021, Taylor Parker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Table injury - shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of the administration of her October 21, 2020, influenza (“flu”) vaccination. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed July 1, 2025, at ¶¶ 1-2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine in the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on her behalf as a result of her injury. Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5; see Petition at ¶¶ 2, 10. “Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused [P]etitioner's alleged injury, or any other injury, and further denies that [P]etitioner's current disabilities are sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:21-vv-02238-UNJ Document 52 Filed 08/04/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on July 1, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation,3 stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $20,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 The “Vinesign” verification form at page six of the parties’ Stipulation has been omitted from the attached copy of the Stipulation. 4 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:21-vv-02238-UNJ Document 52 Filed 08/04/25 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) TAYLOR PARKER, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 21-2238V (ECF) ) Chief Special Master Corcoran V. SECRET ARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, • Respondent. ___________ ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Taylor Parker ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10 et seq. (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu'') vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the ·'Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on October 21, 2020, in her left ann. 3. The vaccination was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA'') as set forth in the Table. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her condition. Case 1:21-vv-02238-UNJ Document 52 Filed 08/04/25 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-02238-UNJ Document 52 Filed 08/04/25 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-02238-UNJ Document 52 Filed 08/04/25 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-02238-UNJ Document 52 Filed 08/04/25 Page 7 of 7 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02238-cl-extra-11113671 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-04 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10647084 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-2238V TAYLOR PARKER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 1, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Mark Theodore Sadaka, Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLC, Englewood, NJ, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On November 30, 2021, Taylor Parker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Table injury - shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of the administration of her October 21, 2020, influenza (“flu”) vaccination. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed July 1, 2025, at ¶¶ 1-2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine in the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on her behalf as a result of her injury. Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5; see Petition at ¶¶ 2, 10. “Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused [P]etitioner's alleged injury, or any other injury, and further denies that [P]etitioner's current disabilities are sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Nevertheless, on July 1, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, 3 stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $20,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 The “Vinesign” verification form at page six of the parties’ Stipulation has been omitted from the attached copy of the Stipulation. 4 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) TAYLOR PARKER, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 21-2238V (ECF) V. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, • Respondent. ___________) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Taylor Parker ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10 et seq. (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu'') vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the ·'Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on October 21, 2020, in her left ann. 3. The vaccination was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA'') as set forth in the Table. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her condition. ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02238-cl-extra-11280336 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-19 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10813582 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the Gnited States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-2238V TAYLOR PARKER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, V. Filed: February 11, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Mark T. Sadaka, Law Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLC, Englewood, NJ, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS' On November 30, 2021, Taylor Parker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, ef seqg.? (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered a Table injury - shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as a result of the administration of her October 21, 2020, influenza vaccination. Petition, ECF No. 1. On July 1, 2025, | issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 48. ‘Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https:/Awww.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, | agree that the identified material fits within this definition, | will redact such material from public access. ? National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $37,078.19 (representing $35,748.60 in fees plus $1,329.59 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed October 23, 2025, ECF No. 54. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 50. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 23, 2025, deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. ECF No. 55 at 2-5. Petitioner filed a reply thereafter requesting an award of attorney’s fees and litigation costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 56. | have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner's request. In my experience, the fees request appears reasonable, and | find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, | have reviewed the requested costs. Petitioner has provided supporting documentation at ECF No. 54-2. | find the majority of the costs to be reasonable, with the exception of an administrative fee in the amount of $50.00. See ECF No. 54-1 at 30. Counsel should note that it is not the practice of OSM to reimburse Petitioners for administrative charges. It is well established in the Program that administrative work “should be considered as normal overhead office costs included within the attorneys’ fee rates.” Rochester v. U.S., 18 Cl. Ct. 379, 387 (1989); See also Dingle v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., No. 08-579V, 2014 WL 630473, at *4 (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. Jan. 24, 2014); Mostovoy v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., 2016 WL 720969, *5 (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. Feb. 4, 2016). Thus, | hereby reduce the requested costs to be awarded by $50.00 to account for this issue. CONCLUSION The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, | hereby GRANT, in part, Petitioner's Motion for attorney's fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $37,028.19 (representing $35,748.60 in fees plus $1,279.59 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this decision.* 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master