Michael Formato v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Michael Formato filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 22, 2024, alleging he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an October 16, 2023, influenza vaccination. Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his alleged SIRVA.

Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 3, 2026, agreeing to a settlement. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as his decision, awarding Michael Formato $45,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages.

The award was to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. The decision directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.