Selena Despotovic v. HHS - Influenza, chronic urticaria and angioedema (2020)

Selena Despotovic filed a petition on November 15, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she developed chronic urticaria and angioedema as a result of receiving influenza, Menactra, and Hepatitis A vaccinations on October 5, 2015.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused the petitioner's alleged injuries or that her current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite maintaining these positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on November 13, 2019.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision.

The stipulation awarded Selena Despotovic a lump sum of $1,314.85 to reimburse a lien for services provided by The Rawlings Company, payable jointly to Ms. Despotovic and The Rawlings Company.

Additionally, a lump sum of $40,000.00 was awarded, payable to Ms. Despotovic.

The total award amounted to $41,314.85, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Program. The court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.