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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00244
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00244
Petitioner: Richard Urias
Filed: 2025-04-18
Decided: 2025-05-22
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2022-10-03
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 19500

AI-assisted case summary:
Richard Urias filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 18, 2025, alleging that he suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of his influenza vaccination on October 3, 2022. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received a prior award or settlement for this injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Urias sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his alleged injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on April 17, 2025, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision awarding damages. Mr. Urias was awarded a lump sum of $19,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. This amount was to be paid through an ACH deposit to his counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. The parties also agreed to further proceedings to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation included a release of all claims against the United States and the Secretary related to the flu vaccination.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00244-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-05-22
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/18/2025) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-244V
RICHARD URIAS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 18, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner.
Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On February 16, 2024, Richard Urias filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered a Table injury – shoulder injury related
to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of his October 3, 2022 influenza (“flu”)
vaccination. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed April 17, 2025, ¶¶ 1-2, 4. Petitioner further
alleges that he received his vaccination in the United States, that he suffered the residual
effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or
settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5; see
Petition at ¶¶ 3, 31, 34-35. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table
injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused [P]etitioner's alleged SIRVA, or any other injury;
and denies that [P]etitioner ‘s current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.”
Stipulation at ¶ 6.
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In
accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other
information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I
agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2018).

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Nevertheless, on April 17, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation,
stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation
reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation,3 I award the following
compensation:
A lump sum of $19,500.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation
at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would
be available under Section 15(a). Id.
I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of
a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to
enter judgment in accordance with this decision.4
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 The RSign Envelope Data form on page six of the parties’ Stipulation at ECF No. 26 has been omitted
from the attached copy of the Stipulation.
4 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
RICHARD URIAS,
Petitioner,
V. No. 24-0244V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
I. Richard Urias ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine
Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt
of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which is a vaccine contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the
"Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a).
2. Petitioner received a flu vaccination on October 3, 2022.
3. The flu vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that he sustained a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following administration
of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of this condition
for more than six months.
5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil
action for damages on his behalf as a result of his condition.
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6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the
flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner's
current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.
7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that
the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the
compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation.
8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofj udgment reflecting a decision consistent
with the tenns of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive
compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l (a)( l }, the Secretary of Health and Human
Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment:
A lump sum payment of $19,S00.0O be paid through an ACH deposit to
petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to
petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that
would be available under42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and
after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l (aX 1) , and an application, the parties wil1 submit to further proceedings
before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding
upon this petition.
10. Petitioner and his attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to
this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable
under42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be
expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or
State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
§ 1396 et seq.)}, or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis.
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11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to
paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-1S(i), subject
to the availability of sufficient statutory funds.
12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any
award for attorneys' fees, and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable expenses, the money
provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as
contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the
conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h).
13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in his
individual capacity and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns,
does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action
(including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands
of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely
brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation
Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l O et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all
known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death ofp etitioner resulting
from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination or any other vaccination administered
on October 3, 2022, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about February
16, 2024 in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 24-244V.
14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shall be
voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties.
1S . If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the
terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confonnity
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with a decision that is in complete conformity with the tenns of this Stipulation, then the parties'
settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party.
16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability
and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended,
except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of
the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly
stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in
this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to Jiability and/or
amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the
items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement.
17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the
Secretary of Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine or any other vaccination caused
petitioner's a11eged SIRVA or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner
suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table.
18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to
petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns.
END OF STlPULA TlON
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Respectfully submitted,
PETITIONER:
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RICHARD URIAS
ATTORNEY OF RECORD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
FOR PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
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ELIZABETH HESS HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Shannon Law Group Deputy Director
6825 Hobson Valley Drive Torts Branch
Suite 101 Civil Division
Woodridge, IL 60517 U.S. Department of Justice
(312) 578-9501 P.O. Box 146
ehess@shannonlawgroup.com Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
AUTHORJZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENiT :
AND HUMAN SERVICES:
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Compensation Programs Torts Branch
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Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice
Administration P.O. Box 146
U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station
and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146
5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A (202) 305-3250
Rockville, MD 20857 irene.a.firippis@usdoj.gov
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