Mark A. Jakubowski v. HHS - Pneumococcal, vasovagal syncope (2021)

Mark A. Jakubowski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 25, 2019, alleging that a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine he received on March 16, 2017, caused him to experience vasovagal syncope.

He claimed this syncope led to a motor vehicle accident and resulted in residual effects lasting over six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused a Table injury or any other injury, but the parties entered into a stipulation for an award.

While maintaining their respective legal positions, they agreed that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 to Mr.

Jakubowski, representing compensation for all alleged injuries related to the pneumococcal vaccine. The Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding the compensation and ordering judgment to be entered accordingly.

The case was resolved via stipulation, with the respondent denying Table injury but agreeing to compensation.