Jay Hill v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 18, 2024, Jay Hill filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 22, 2022 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement.
The Rule 4(c) report stated that Mr. Hill had no prior left shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that his pain began within 48 hours of vaccination; that his pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the shoulder symptoms; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months.
On February 4, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr.
Hill entitled to compensation. Damages had not yet been resolved in the public ruling.
Mr. Hill was represented by Mark T.
Sadaka.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 22, 2022 causing left SIRVA; adult self-filed petitioner, exact age not stated; onset within 48 hours. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; damages pending. Rule 4(c): no prior left shoulder dysfunction, pain/reduced ROM limited to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative condition, residual effects >6 months. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition January 18, 2024; decision February 4, 2026. Attorney Mark T. Sadaka.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00076