John Oliver v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On June 24, 2024, John Oliver filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccination administered on October 2, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement and proffered damages in a Rule 4(c) filing, agreeing that Mr.
Oliver’s injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that the legal prerequisites for compensation were met. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran granted entitlement on May 27, 2025. The public text does not describe a detailed medical-treatment chronology.
Respondent proffered $60,000.00 for pain and suffering, and Mr. Oliver agreed.
On May 27, 2025, the Special Master awarded the $60,000.00 lump sum through counsel for prompt disbursement to Mr. Oliver.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 2, 2022; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement and proffered damages; public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Entitlement/damages May 27, 2025. Award $60,000.00 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran. Petition filed June 24, 2024.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00962