David Keifrider v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 1, 2024, David Keifrider filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered in his left shoulder on November 9, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public stipulation does not provide a detailed medical timeline.
It records that Mr. Keifrider alleged a Table SIRVA lasting longer than six months, while respondent denied that he sustained a Table SIRVA, denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied vaccine-related sequelae.
On September 2, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded Mr.
Keifrider $42,500.00 in a lump sum for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Payment was to be made by ACH deposit to counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.
Mr. Keifrider was represented by Joseph C.
Shannon.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine, November 9, 2023, adult exact age not stated, alleged left SIRVA. COMPENSATED by stipulation for $42,500. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and vaccine-related sequelae. The public stipulation provides limited clinical detail. Chief Special Master Corcoran, September 2, 2025. Attorney Joseph C. Shannon.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01176