Jason Craigle v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Jason Craigle filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on October 1, 2020. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that no civil action for damages had been settled on his behalf.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged injury or any other injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Craigle a lump sum of $40,000.00 for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages. The stipulation also noted that further proceedings would occur to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.