Luz Alvarado v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 15, 2024, Luz Alvarado filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 18, 2022 caused a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, stating that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran entered an entitlement ruling on March 11, 2025. Damages were then resolved through respondent's proffer.
On August 5, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $109,590.44: $107,500.00 for pain and suffering, $1,236.03 for unreimbursed expenses, and $854.41 for lost wages or lost income. A later February 25, 2026 decision awarded attorney's fees and costs separately.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 18, 2022, causing Table SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $109,590.44 ($107,500 pain/suffering + $1,236.03 unreimbursed expenses + $854.41 lost wages/income). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed July 15, 2024; entitlement March 11, 2025; damages August 5, 2025. Attorney: Amy Senerth, Muller Brazil, Dresher PA.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01073