Christian Sturz v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 10, 2024, Christian Sturz filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2022. He alleged the residual effects lasted more than six months.
Respondent denied that Mr. Sturz sustained a Table SIRVA, denied vaccine causation, and denied that his condition was a vaccine sequela.
The public stipulation does not include a clinical chronology, treatment record summary, or expert opinions. On May 27, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the parties' joint stipulation and awarded $20,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel.
A later fee decision was separate from the injury award.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 24, 2022; alleged SIRVA. COMPENSATED by joint stipulation. Respondent denied Table injury and causation; public text gives no detailed onset/treatment chronology. Decision May 27, 2025. Award $20,000.00 lump sum. Petition filed July 10, 2024. Counsel: Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil.