Scott Sullivan v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2026)

Scott Sullivan filed a petition on September 13, 2023, seeking compensation under the Vaccine Act after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 30, 2020. He alleged that the vaccination caused brachial neuritis and that the effects of the injury continued for more than six months.

The public stipulation materials do not describe Mr. Sullivan's medical treatment course in detail.

They state the vaccine, alleged injury, and legal posture of the case. Respondent denied that Mr.

Sullivan suffered from brachial neuritis, denied that the influenza vaccine caused brachial neuritis or any other injury, and denied that any current condition was a sequela of vaccination. Despite those denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on March 11, 2026.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and adopted it as the decision of the Court on March 13, 2026.

Mr. Sullivan was awarded a lump sum of $10,000.00, representing all damages available under section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The award was payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. Mr.

Sullivan was represented by David R. Centracchio of Gordon & Centracchio, L.L.C. in Chicago, Illinois.