Wahib Mashini v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) and Bell’s Palsy (2016)

Wahib Mashini filed a petition on July 27, 2016, alleging that the Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on February 28, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Bell's Palsy. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused these conditions.

Despite the denial, both parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of compensation. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision.

Wahib Mashini was awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the program. The parties also stipulated to waive their right to seek review of the decision.

Petitioner counsel was Paul Brazil of Muller & Brazil, LLP, and respondent counsel was Julia McInerny of the United States Department of Justice. Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman issued the decision.