Carl Maddox v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2015)

Carl Maddox filed a petition on June 30, 2010, alleging that an influenza vaccine he received on October 5, 2009 caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome. The parties filed a joint stipulation on July 11, 2014.

Respondent denied that the influenza vaccination caused Mr. Maddox's GBS or any other injury.

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

Compensation totaling $200,000.00 was awarded: a lump sum of $165,000.00 payable to petitioner, and a lump sum of $35,000.00 payable jointly to petitioner and St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, representing reimbursement of outstanding medical expenses.

These amounts represent compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). On December 12, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $44,500.00.

Mr. Maddox had not personally incurred any reimbursable costs.

Special Master Hamilton-Fieldman awarded $44,500.00, payable jointly to Mr. Maddox and his attorney, Isaiah Kalinowski, of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, PA.