Issam Jubil v. HHS - Influenza, encephalitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) (2021)

On December 12, 2019, Issam Jubil, as the parent and natural guardian of R.J., a minor, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Program. The petition alleged that the influenza and hepatitis A vaccines R.J. received on February 16, 2018, caused him to suffer from encephalitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM).

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused R.J.'s alleged injuries. However, the parties reached a stipulation for settlement.

Under the stipulation, the respondent agreed to award compensation to the petitioner. The award includes a lump sum of $60,000.00 payable to the petitioner for the benefit of R.J., and a lump sum payment of $2,807.68 to satisfy a Medicaid lien from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, payable jointly to the petitioner and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Casualty Recovery Unit.

This total award of $62,808 represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Special Master Thomas L.

Gowen adopted the parties' stipulation and ordered judgment to be entered accordingly on October 6, 2021. Petitioner's counsel was Bridget C.

McCullough of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent's counsel was Dhairya D. Jani of the U.S.

Department of Justice.