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

Filed 2024-11-21Decided 2026-01-29Vaccine Influenza

compensated$57,500

Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]

On November 21, 2024, Nikki Kight filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 23, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a combined Rule 4(c) report and proffer.

The ruling states that the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA, but the public text does not provide the detailed treatment course. On January 29, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran awarded $57,500.00 for actual pain and suffering. A later fee award was separate from injury compensation.

Theory of causation

Influenza vaccine October 23, 2023 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Award $57,500 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition November 21, 2024; damages January 29, 2026.

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