Kathryn Christin Uberti v. HHS - HPV, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On February 3, 2025, Kathryn Christin Uberti filed a petition alleging that a human papillomavirus vaccination administered on February 7, 2024 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public decision is limited because respondent conceded entitlement.
The Secretary agreed that Ms. Uberti had no prior right shoulder condition, that shoulder pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, that no other condition explained the symptoms, and that residual effects lasted more than six months.
On August 22, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms.
Uberti entitled to compensation. Damages were not set in the entitlement decision and remained pending.
She was represented by Michael R. Kolker of Otorowski, Morrow & Golden.
Theory of causation
HPV vaccine, February 7, 2024, adult exact age not stated, causing right SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED by Rule 4(c) concession; damages pending. Respondent conceded no prior right shoulder condition, onset within 48 hours, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the vaccinated shoulder, no alternative condition, and residual effects longer than six months. Chief Special Master Corcoran, August 22, 2025. Attorney Michael R. Kolker.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00198