Cristina Novoa v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 28, 2024, Cristina Novoa filed a petition alleging SIRVA after an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the injury was consistent with Table SIRVA, including no prior shoulder issue, pain within 48 hours, symptoms limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and residual effects for more than six months.
Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on April 3, 2025. The public proffer does not include a full clinical treatment narrative.
Respondent proffered damages and Ms. Novoa agreed.
On May 13, 2025, she was awarded $57,348.97, consisting of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,348.97 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 25, 2023; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior shoulder issue, pain within 48 hours, symptoms limited to vaccinated shoulder, and duration beyond six months. Entitlement April 3, 2025; damages May 13, 2025. Award $57,348.97 = $55,000.00 pain/suffering + $2,348.97 expenses. Petition filed August 28, 2024. Counsel: John Beaulieu, Siri & Glimstad.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01331