Staci Metzger v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On November 18, 2022, Staci Metzger filed a petition alleging a SIRVA after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 29, 2020. Respondent denied that Ms.
Metzger suffered onset within the Table timeframe, denied that the flu vaccine caused her shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current disabilities were vaccine-related sequelae. The public stipulation does not describe the detailed treatment course.
On February 25, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded $48,000.00 through counsel's IOLTA account plus $8,190.38 for an Oregon Medicaid/CareOregon lien, for a total of $56,190.38.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 29, 2020 allegedly causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table-timing onset, causation, and sequelae. Award $48,000 petitioner + $8,190.38 Oregon Medicaid/CareOregon lien = $56,190.38. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition November 18, 2022; decision February 25, 2025.