Karina Frecka v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka filed a petition alleging that a human papillomavirus (HPV/Gardasil) vaccination administered on December 2, 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded that Ms.
Frecka satisfied the Table SIRVA requirements, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found her entitled to compensation on June 28, 2024.
The parties then resolved damages through respondent's proffer. On April 1, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $63,662.58 as a lump sum: $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,162.58 for unreimbursed expenses.
A later attorney-fee decision was separate from the injury award.
Theory of causation
HPV/Gardasil vaccine on December 2, 2020, causing Table SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $63,662.58 ($62,500 pain/suffering + $1,162.58 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed August 9, 2023; entitlement June 28, 2024; damages April 1, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01271