Jill Professori v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 11, 2022, Jill Professori filed a petition, later amended, alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 27, 2020 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged that symptoms persisted longer than six months.
Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Ms. Professori had no prior left shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain began within 48 hours; that the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the pain; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered entitlement on May 30, 2024.
The damages decision was based on a proffer rather than a contested damages ruling, so it does not provide a detailed clinical timeline. On August 14, 2025, the Special Master awarded $140,787, consisting of $130,000 for pain and suffering and $10,787 for past lost wages.
Ms. Professori was represented by Maximillian J.
Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 27, 2020, adult exact age not stated, causing left Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior left shoulder condition, onset within 48 hours, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no other explanatory condition, and residual effects over six months. Award $140,787: $130,000 pain and suffering plus $10,787 past lost wages. Chief Special Master Corcoran, entitlement May 30, 2024, damages August 14, 2025. Attorney: Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00891