Juanita Chapple v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On June 11, 2025, Juanita Chapple filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on September 9, 2024. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.
The two-page ruling does not describe the treatment course or damages. On February 23, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found petitioner entitled to compensation. Damages had not yet been resolved in the public decision.
Petitioner was represented by Jonathan P. Groth, Groth Law Firm, S.C., Wauwatosa, WI.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on September 9, 2024 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). ENTITLEMENT_GRANTED_PENDING_DAMAGES. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. The two-page ruling does not describe the treatment course or damages. Award/status: damages pending. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed June 11, 2025; decision February 23, 2026. Attorney: Jonathan P. Groth, Groth Law Firm, S.C., Wauwatosa, WI. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00976