Jennifer Allen v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On May 20, 2024, Jennifer Allen filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 20, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public proffer identifies her as an adult but does not state an exact age.
Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Corcoran found Ms. Allen entitled to compensation for SIRVA on September 8, 2025.
The public documents do not describe the clinical course beyond the Table findings. On December 4, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $83,260.55: $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $760.55 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 20, 2021; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Entitlement September 8, 2025; damages December 4, 2025. Award $83,260.55 = $82,500 pain/suffering + $760.55 expenses. Petition filed May 20, 2024.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00778