Cassandra Ziegler v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 22, 2024, Cassandra Ziegler filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccination administered on October 10, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, and Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on March 27, 2025.
The public proffer does not narrate her treatment course, imaging, injections, or therapy. Respondent proffered $61,178.23, and Ms.
Ziegler agreed. On May 21, 2025, the Special Master awarded $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,178.23 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable as a lump sum through counsel.
A later fee/cost decision was separate from the injury award.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 10, 2022; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement. Entitlement March 27, 2025; damages May 21, 2025. Award $61,178.23 = $60,000.00 pain/suffering + $1,178.23 expenses. Public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Petition filed July 22, 2024. Counsel: Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01109