VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01930 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01930 Petitioner: Nikki Kight Filed: 2024-11-21 Decided: 2026-01-29 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2023-10-23 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 57500 AI-assisted case summary: 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 field: 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. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01930-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-17 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 10/15/2025) regarding 20 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01930-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/17/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1930V NIKKI KIGHT, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: October 15, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner. Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 21, 2024, Nikki Kight filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 23, 2023. Petition at 2. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of this injury for longer than six months. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 10, 2025, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:24-vv-01930-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/17/25 Page 2 of 2 1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of the vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion was limited to Petitioner’s left shoulder; no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain Petitioner’s shoulder pain; and that Petitioner has suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months. Id. at 6. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01930-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-17 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/15/2025) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01930-UNJ Document 28 Filed 11/17/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1930V NIKKI KIGHT, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: October 15, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner. Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 21, 2024, Nikki Kight filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 23, 2023. Petition at 2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 15, 2025, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. In this case, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer on award of compensation (“Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $57,500.00, all as compensation for Petitioner’s past pain and suffering. Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 7. Respondent represented that Petitioner 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:24-vv-01930-UNJ Document 28 Filed 11/17/25 Page 2 of 2 agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer,3 I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $57,500.00, representing compensation for Petitioner’s actual pain and suffering, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Because the Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer contains detailed medical information, it will not be filed as an attachment to this Decision. 4 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01930-cl-extra-11204230 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-17 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10737645 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1930V NIKKI KIGHT, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: October 15, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner. Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 21, 2024, Nikki Kight filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 23, 2023. Petition at 2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 15, 2025, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. In this case, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer on award of compensation (“Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $57,500.00, all as compensation for Petitioner’s past pain and suffering. Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 7. Respondent represented that Petitioner 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer,3 I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $57,500.00, representing compensation for Petitioner’s actual pain and suffering, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Because the Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer contains detailed medical information, it will not be filed as an attachment to this Decision. 4 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01930-cl-extra-11269746 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10803018 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1930V NIKKI KIGHT, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 29, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner. Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On November 21, 2024, Nikki Kight filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 23, 2023. Petition, ECF No. 1. On October 15, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 21. 1Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $24,774.91 (representing $24,039.20 in fees plus $735.71 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed October 24, 2025, ECF No. 25. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 25-4. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 27, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but defers resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. ECF No. 26. Petitioner did not file a reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 25-3. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $24,774.91 (representing $24,039.20 in fees plus $735.71 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2