Cherisse Weekly v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 29, 2025, Cherisse Weekly filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on January 18, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The case was handled in the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent conceded entitlement in a combined Rule 4(c) report and proffer. The public record does not provide a detailed treatment chronology, but the concession accepted the claim as compensable SIRVA.
On February 10, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the proffer and awarded Ms.
Weekly a lump sum of $80,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Payment was directed through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on January 18, 2024, causing SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement in a combined Rule 4(c)/proffer. Public record gives limited clinical detail. Award $80,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed July 29, 2025; decision February 10, 2026. Attorney: Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law PC.