Wendy Newton v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Wendy Newton filed a petition for vaccine compensation on November 7, 2024, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 3, 2020. Petitioner stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.

Respondent denied that Ms. Newton sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her condition.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms. Newton a lump sum of $50,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was issued on November 7, 2024.

Petitioner was represented by Ronald Craig Homer of Conway, Homer, P.C., and Respondent was represented by Sarah Christina Duncan of the U.S. Department of Justice.