Leslie Graham v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 10, 2025, Leslie Graham filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 10, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public materials identify her as a competent adult petitioner.
Respondent conceded that Ms. Graham met the Table SIRVA requirements: no prior left shoulder condition, pain within forty-eight hours, symptoms limited to the shoulder, and no more persuasive alternative cause.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on October 1, 2025.
On November 14, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $57,500.00 for actual pain and suffering. The public damages decision did not include additional unreimbursed expenses, lost wages, or future damages.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine November 10, 2023; left Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior left shoulder condition, pain within 48 hours, shoulder-limited symptoms, and no better alternative cause. Entitlement October 1, 2025; damages November 14, 2025. Award $57,500.00 actual pain/suffering only. CSM Corcoran. Petition filed March 10, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00451