Bassam al Saddawi v. HHS - Influenza, left arm swelling, a rash, pain, and permanent scarring (2019)

Bassam al Saddawi filed a petition on October 31, 2017, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Mr. al Saddawi alleged that after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 7, 2014, he developed left arm swelling, a rash, pain, and permanent scarring.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services denied that the flu immunization caused Mr. al Saddawi's alleged injuries or any other condition. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation filed on October 8, 2019.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable.

The Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Mr. al Saddawi a lump sum of $25,000.00, payable by check, as compensation for all damages. The decision was issued on October 9, 2019.