VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00891 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00891 Petitioner: Jill Professori Filed: 2022-08-11 Decided: 2025-08-14 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-27 Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 140787 AI-assisted case summary: 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 field: 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. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00891-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-01 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/30/2024) regarding 47 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-00891-UNJ Document 51 Filed 07/01/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-0891V JILL PROFESSORI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 30, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Madylan Yarc, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 11, 2022, Jill Professori filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). On February 14, 2023, Petitioner filed an amended petition. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 27, 2020. Amended Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the flu vaccine was administered in the United States, her SIRVA symptoms persisted for more than six months, and neither Petitioner nor any other party has ever filed any action or received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for Petitioner’s vaccine-related injury. Amended Petition at ¶¶ 1, 12- 1 Because this Ruling 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 Ruling 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 1:22-vv-00891-UNJ Document 51 Filed 07/01/24 Page 2 of 2 14. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 28, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table in that “petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain was limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 15. Respondent further agrees that the records demonstrate the Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months and has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00891-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-17 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/14/2025) regarding 81 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-00891-UNJ Document 86 Filed 09/17/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-0891V JILL PROFESSORI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: August 14, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Madylan Louise Yarc, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On August 11, 2022, Jill Professori filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). On February 14, 2023, Petitioner filed an amended petition. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 27, 2020. Amended Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 30, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On August 13, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $140,787.00. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 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 1:22-vv-00891-UNJ Document 86 Filed 09/17/25 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $140,787.00 (comprised of $130,000.00 in pain and suffering and past lost wages in the amount of $10,787.00), to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 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 1:22-vv-00891-UNJ Document 86 Filed 09/17/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JILL PROFESSORI, Petitioner, No. 22-891V v. Chief Special Master Corcoran (SPU) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On August 11, 2022, Jill Professori (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza vaccine she received on October 26, 2020. Petition at 1. On May 28, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on May 30, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 45, 47. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:22-vv-00891-UNJ Document 86 Filed 09/17/25 Page 4 of 5 B. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past lost wages related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $10,787.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below, and requests that the Chief Special Master’s damages decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 a lump sum payment of $140,787.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division COLLEEN C. HARTLEY Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 1 Should petitioner die prior to the entry of judgment, respondent reserves the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Case 1:22-vv-00891-UNJ Document 86 Filed 09/17/25 Page 5 of 5 s/Madylan L. Yarc MADYLAN L. YARC Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Madylan.L.Yarc@usdoj.gov Tel.: (202) 742-6376 DATED: August 13, 2025 3