John Aiani v. HHS - Influenza, inflammatory polyarthritis (2015)

John Aiani filed a petition on February 26, 2015, alleging that he suffered from inflammatory polyarthritis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 28, 2010. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of compensation. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's condition or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Nevertheless, the parties stipulated to an award. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

John Aiani was awarded $75,000.00 in compensation for all damages available under § 300aa-15(a). Separately, on March 19, 2015, the Special Master awarded $11,328.05 in attorneys' fees and costs, finding the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis.