Zakaria Chilazi v. HHS - Influenza, cardiac arrest (2021)

Claire Chilazi, administrator of the estate of Zakaria Chilazi, filed a petition on February 15, 2017, on behalf of the vaccinee, Zakaria Chilazi. The petition alleged that Mr.

Chilazi suffered a cardiac arrest, ultimately leading to his death, as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 20, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Mr.

Chilazi's death or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation filed on June 29, 2021.

The stipulation stated that the issues could be resolved and that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. Special Master Katherine E.

Oler reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court. The stipulation awarded a lump sum of $2,000.00, payable to the petitioner, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

The decision directed the Clerk of the Court to enter judgment accordingly. David Gregory Rogers represented the petitioner, and Lynn Schlie represented the respondent.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.