In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 25-0524V
JILL BRIGGS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 24, 2026
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law PC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On March 24, 2025, Jill Briggs filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine in her left arm on November 8, 2023. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at March 24, 2026, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 3; Stipulation at ¶4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine or any other vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner’s current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6.
Nevertheless, on March 24, 2026, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation:
A lump sum of $75,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id.
I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review.
2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPEC IAL MASTERS
JTLL BRIGGS,
Pelitioner, No. 25-524V Chief Special Master Corcoran V, ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH /\NO HUMAN SERVICES,
Respond en I.
ST fPULA TION
The part ies hereby sti pulate to the follow ing matters:
I. Jill Briggs ("petitioner") filed a petition fo r vaccine compensation under the Nationa l
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 lo 34 (the "Vaccine Program").
The petition seeks compensation for injuries alleged ly related to petitioner's receipt of an
influenza ("flu") vaccine. which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Ta ble"),
42 C. F.R. ~ I00.3(a).
2. Petitinncr received a fl u vaccine in her left shoulder on November 8, 2023.
3. The vaccine was adm inistered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges chat petitioner suffered a shou lder injury related to vaccine
adm inistration ("S IRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following adm inistration
of the vaccine. Petitioner forther alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the
alleged injury for more than six months.
5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil acti on
for damages on petitioner' s behalf as a resu lt or the ,illcgcd injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner susta ined a SIRVA Table inju1y; denies that the flu
vacc ine or any other vaccine caused petitioner's al leged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and
denies that petitioner's current condition is a sequclae of a vaccine-related injury.
7. Maintain ing their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the
issuc1:, between them shall be sellled ,;111d that a decision shoul d be entered awarding the
compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipu lati on.
8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with
the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has (i(ed an election to receive compens,ltion
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l(a)( l), the Secretary orr1ealL11 and llurnan Services will issue
the fo llowing vaccine compensation payment:
/\ lump sum of $75,000.00 to be paid through an AC f-f deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account fo r prompt disbursement to petitioner.
This amount represents compensation for a ll damages that would be available under 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after
petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42
U.S.C. § J00aa-21 (a)( I), and an application, the parties will submit to rurther proceedings be Core
the speci,tl masH.:r Lo award reasonab le attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon th is
petition.
I 0. Petitioner and petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided
pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services fo r wh ich the Program is not
primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- l 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can
reasonably be expected lo be made under any State compensation programs, insurance po licies,
2 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Till e XIX of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. § 1396 ct seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis.
l l. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to
paragraph 9 orthis Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 25-0524V
JILL BRIGGS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 24, 2026
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law PC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On March 24, 2025, Jill Briggs filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine in her left arm on November 8, 2023. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at March 24, 2026, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 3; Stipulation at ¶4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine or any other vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner’s current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6.
Nevertheless, on March 24, 2026, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation:
A lump sum of $75,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id.
I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review.
2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPEC IAL MASTERS
JTLL BRIGGS,
Pelitioner, No. 25-524V Chief Special Master Corcoran V, ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH /\NO HUMAN SERVICES,
Respond en I.
ST fPULA TION
The part ies hereby sti pulate to the follow ing matters:
I. Jill Briggs ("petitioner") filed a petition fo r vaccine compensation under the Nationa l
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 lo 34 (the "Vaccine Program").
The petition seeks compensation for injuries alleged ly related to petitioner's receipt of an
influenza ("flu") vaccine. which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Ta ble"),
42 C. F.R. ~ I00.3(a).
2. Petitinncr received a fl u vaccine in her left shoulder on November 8, 2023.
3. The vaccine was adm inistered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges chat petitioner suffered a shou lder injury related to vaccine
adm inistration ("S IRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following adm inistration
of the vaccine. Petitioner forther alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the
alleged injury for more than six months.
5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil acti on
for damages on petitioner' s behalf as a resu lt or the ,illcgcd injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner susta ined a SIRVA Table inju1y; denies that the flu
vacc ine or any other vaccine caused petitioner's al leged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and
denies that petitioner's current condition is a sequclae of a vaccine-related injury.
7. Maintain ing their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the
issuc1:, between them shall be sellled ,;111d that a decision shoul d be entered awarding the
compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipu lati on.
8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with
the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has (i(ed an election to receive compens,ltion
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l(a)( l), the Secretary orr1ealL11 and llurnan Services will issue
the fo llowing vaccine compensation payment:
/\ lump sum of $75,000.00 to be paid through an AC f-f deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account fo r prompt disbursement to petitioner.
This amount represents compensation for a ll damages that would be available under 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after
petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42
U.S.C. § J00aa-21 (a)( I), and an application, the parties will submit to rurther proceedings be Core
the speci,tl masH.:r Lo award reasonab le attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon th is
petition.
I 0. Petitioner and petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided
pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services fo r wh ich the Program is not
primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- l 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can
reasonably be expected lo be made under any State compensation programs, insurance po licies,
2 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Till e XIX of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. § 1396 ct seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis.
l l. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to
paragraph 9 orthis Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15( i), subject
to the availability or sufficient statutory funds.
12. The parlil.:s anrJ their allorncys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award
fo r attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursed l.:Xpcnscs, the money provided
pursuant to this Stipulation wi ll be used sole ly for the benefit of petiti oner as contemplated by a
strict construction oC 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- l 5(a) and (cl), and subject to the cond itions or 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa- l 5(g) and (h).
13. In return fo r the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in pctitionr.:r·s
individua l capacity, and on behalr of peti tioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or
assigns. dol.:s rorevcr irrevocab ly and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United
States and the Secretary ofIJcalth and Human Services from any and all acti ons or causes of
action (i ncluding agreements, j nrJgrncnts, claims, damages, loss of services, ex penses and all
demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could
be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury
Compensation Program , 42 U. S.C. § 300aa- IOct seq., on account of, or in any way growi ng out
or, any and all known or unknown , suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of"
petitioner result ing rrom. or alleged to have resulted fi·o111 , the nu vaccination aclm inistcrcrJ on
November 8, 2023, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about March 24.
2025, in the United States Court or Federal Claims as petition No. 25-524V.
3 14. lfpetitioner should die prior to entry orjudgmenl, this agrecrnelll shall be voidabl e
upon proper 11oticc to the Coll rt on behalr or either or both of the parties.
I 5. If the special master fails to issue a de<.:is ion in complete confo rmity with the terms
of this Sti pulation or ir the Court or Federal Claims !ails Lo enter judgment in confo rmity with a
decision that i:; in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulati on, then the parties '
settlement and this Stipu lation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party.
16. This Stipulation expresses a fu ll and complete negotiated settlement of liabil ity and
damages claimed under the National Chi ldhood Vacci ne Injury !\ct of 1986, as amended, except
as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is abso lutely no agreement on the pan oflhe
parties hereto to make any payment or lo do any aet or thing other than is herein express ly stated
and clearly agreed to. The parties fu rther agree and understand that the award described in thi s
Stipulat ion may reneet a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or
amount of damages, and runhcr, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the
items or compensation sought, is not grounds to modi ly or revise th is agreement.
17. This St ipulation sha ll not be construed as an admission by the Un ikd States or Lhe
Secretary of Heal th and Hum..111 Services tlrn l the flu vaccine or any other vaccine caused
petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that
petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Tab le.
18. All rights and obligations of petilioncr hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's
heirs, cxccuLOrs, admi11istrators, successors, and/or assigns.
END OF STIPULATION
4 Respectfu Ily subm itted,
PETTTTONER:
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JTLL BRfGGS
ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUT IIORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETlTlONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENE RAL:
-\ ) d l&l/V-- DJ\Nl EL. /\Ll IOLM ...-1A<.~'-ii.e~ HEATHER L PE/\RLM/\ N A lholm Law PC Deputy Director 445 North Wells Street Torts Branch Chicago, TL 60654 Civil Division (773) 4 12-3320 U.S. Department of Justice dan@s irva injury.com P.O. Box 146 Bt:njamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0 146
AUTHORIZED REPR ESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECO RD FOR OF T! IE SF.CRETARY OF llEALTTT RESPONDENT: AND I IUMAN SERVlCF.S: George R. Digitally signed by George R, Grimes •S16 Grim es -516 Date: 2026.03.19 16:11:50-04'00'
CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD. MPH EM~ ~ Director, Division oflnjury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch 1kalth Systems Burc,tu Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Admini stration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of llealth Benjamin Fra nkli n Station and Human Services Washington. DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, l 4W- l 8 (202) 430-4802 Rock viIle, MD 20857 cm ily.hanson@usdoj.gov Dated: ?> j M j UH.Lt
5 eSignature Details
Signer ID: UgQnJMMtnJrmGazsPEkfBSUB Signed by: Jill Briggs Sent to email: jill.s.briggs@gmail.com IP Address: 146. 75.248.139 Signed at: Mar 20 2026, 10:38 am CDT CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that today, March 24, 2026, a copy of the foregoing pleading was served by
electronic mail to Daniel Alholm at dan@sirvainjury.com.
s/ Emily M. Hanson