Michael Smith v. HHS - Influenza, severe and chronic urticaria (2016)

Michael Smith filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he developed severe and chronic urticaria as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 9, 2011. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Smith's condition.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on September 27, 2016. The Special Master reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision in awarding damages.

The stipulation awarded Mr. Smith a lump sum of $75,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Act.

The decision was issued on November 17, 2016, and judgment was to be entered accordingly.