Huong Garrett v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2024)

Huong Garrett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 1, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and there had been no prior award or settlement for her condition.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Garrett sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other condition.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Garrett a lump sum of $145,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages. This amount represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the Vaccine Act.