David Taylor v. HHS - Influenza, bilateral shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

David Taylor filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 2, 2023, alleging that he suffered bilateral shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the Prevnar 13 and influenza vaccines on October 12, 2020. He stated that the vaccines were administered within the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that no civil action or prior compensation had been sought for these injuries.

Respondent denied that Mr. Taylor sustained any SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccines caused his alleged shoulder injuries or any other injuries, and denied that his current conditions were sequelae of vaccine-related injuries.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 2, 2024, agreeing to settle the issues and award compensation. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision.

Pursuant to the stipulation, David Taylor was awarded a lump sum of $25,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The court directed that judgment be entered in accordance with this decision.