Amy S. McAllister v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On November 23, 2022, Amy S. McAllister filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on November 26, 2019 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.
She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that Ms.
McAllister sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. The case resolved by stipulation, so the public decision does not include onset details, treatment history, imaging, therapy, injections, or expert opinions.
On March 17, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation and awarded $25,000.00 as a lump sum payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Ms.
McAllister.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on November 26, 2019, allegedly causing SIRVA; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table injury, vaccine causation, and current sequelae. Public stipulation gives limited clinical detail. Award $25,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed November 23, 2022; decision March 17, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01735