Susan Colby v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On May 5, 2023, Susan Colby filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccination administered on November 8, 2021. Respondent conceded that the claim was consistent with a Table SIRVA after a flu vaccine and that the remaining requirements for compensation were met.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on April 1, 2025.
The public damages proffer does not give a detailed treatment chronology. Respondent proffered $75,907.66, consisting of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $907.66 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Ms. Colby agreed, and on May 20, 2025, the Special Master awarded the full amount as a lump sum through counsel.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine November 8, 2021; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Entitlement April 1, 2025; damages May 20, 2025. Award $75,907.66 = $75,000.00 pain/suffering + $907.66 expenses. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran. Petition filed May 5, 2023.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00673