Ebonie Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on January 31, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the record supported Table SIRVA: Ms.
Johnson had no prior left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; onset occurred within 48 hours; her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder; no other condition better explained the injury; and residual effects lasted more than six months. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found entitlement on July 31, 2025. On September 29, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded damages.
Ms. Johnson received $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $924.03 for an Indiana Medicaid lien, for a total of $48,424.03.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine January 31, 2023 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within 48 hours/same day field. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Key facts: no prior left-shoulder dysfunction, pain/ROM limited to shoulder, no alternative cause, residual effects over six months. Award $47,500 pain/suffering + $924.03 Indiana Medicaid lien = $48,424.03. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 27, 2024; entitlement July 31, 2025; damages September 29, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02138