Donna J Bumbalough v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) (2016)

Donna J. Bumbalough filed a petition on October 16, 2008, alleging that an influenza vaccine she received on or about October 17, 2005 had caused her to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, and that she experienced residual effects of that condition for more than six months.

The influenza vaccine is listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. The parties filed a joint stipulation on August 18, 2016.

Respondent denied that the influenza vaccination caused Ms. Bumbalough's alleged Guillain-Barré syndrome or any other injury or condition.

Nevertheless, the parties agreed to resolve the case through stipulation. Special Master Moran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Ms. Bumbalough received a lump sum payment of $50,000.00 representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

The stipulation reserved the matter of attorneys' fees and costs for a separate proceeding.