Thomas Phillips v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2016)

Linda Phillips, as administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband Thomas Phillips, filed a petition on September 29, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Petitioner alleged that Mr.

Phillips developed Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and subsequently died as a result of receiving the trivalent influenza vaccine on October 8, 2007. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Phillips's GBS, any other injury, or his death. However, both parties agreed to settle the case.

A stipulation was filed on September 27, 2016, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation to the estate. The Special Master reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00 to Petitioner, as administratrix of the Estate of Thomas Phillips, representing compensation for all damages. The Special Master approved the award and directed the clerk to enter judgment.