Susan Davis v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 5, 2023, Susan Davis filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on October 12, 2020. Respondent disputed compensation and damages in briefing.
The Special Master found the vaccination was administered in her left arm, new left-shoulder pain began within 48 hours, compensable pain and reduced range of motion were limited to that shoulder, and no other condition explained the symptoms. Awareness was not disputed because she was a competent adult.
The decision resolved entitlement and damages together. On February 4, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $55,000.00 pain and suffering plus unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner was represented by Sean Frank Greenwood, Greenwood Law Firm, Houston, TX.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on October 12, 2020 (age 68) allegedly causing left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA); onset 0 days/within 48 hours. COMPENSATED. Respondent disputed compensation and damages in briefing. The Special Master found the vaccination was administered in her left arm, new left-shoulder pain began within 48 hours, compensable pain and reduced range of motion were limited to that shoulder, and no other condition explained the symptoms. Awareness was not disputed because she was a competent adult. Award/status: $55,000.00 pain and suffering plus unreimbursed expenses. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed October 5, 2023; decision February 4, 2026. Attorney: Sean Frank Greenwood, Greenwood Law Firm, Houston, TX. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01736