Russell Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Russell Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 26, 2023. He alleged that he received an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), with residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent denied that the petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused the alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that the current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 30, 2024, agreeing to a settlement.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as his decision.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Russell Johnson was awarded a lump sum of $20,000.00, payable to the petitioner, as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The case was resolved via stipulation. Petitioner's counsel was Jimmy A.

Zgheib of Zgheib Sayad, P.C. Respondent's counsel was Madylan Louise Yarc of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was signed by Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran.