Lisa Ortiz v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), mild subdeltoid bursitis, and chronic pain syndrome (2025)

Lisa Ortiz filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), mild subdeltoid bursitis, and chronic pain syndrome as a result of her October 22, 2019 influenza vaccination. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that Ms. Ortiz sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that her alleged conditions were caused by the flu vaccine.

Despite these denials, the parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision awarding damages.

Ms. Ortiz was awarded a lump sum of $25,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The award was to be paid through an ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for attorney fees and costs.

This stipulation represents a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, except for attorney fees and litigation costs.