Michael Montagnino v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On November 13, 2023, Michael Montagnino filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccine received on August 18, 2022. He alleged vaccination in the United States and symptoms lasting more than six months.
Respondent denied that Mr. Montagnino sustained a Table SIRVA and denied vaccine causation.
The public stipulation does not set out a medical chronology, injection-site details, imaging, treatment, or expert opinions. On May 8, 2025, the parties filed a joint stipulation.
Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted it on May 12, 2025 and awarded $22,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine August 18, 2022; alleged SIRVA. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table injury and causation; public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Decision May 12, 2025. Award $22,000.00 lump sum. Petition filed November 13, 2023. Counsel: Jimmy A. Zgheib.