Judith Huffman v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Judith Huffman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 30, 2021. She claimed this was a Table injury and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.
Respondent initially denied that Petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the Table timeframe or that the vaccine caused her injury. However, the parties later filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.
Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Judith Huffman a lump sum of $40,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.
The stipulation also noted that the parties would submit to further proceedings to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The case was resolved via stipulation, with the award reflecting a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.