Patricia A. Sayo v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2015)

Patricia A. Sayo filed a petition on November 14, 2011, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

She alleged that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and related complications as a result of receiving the influenza ("flu") vaccine and/or the Tetanus-Diphtheria-acellular Pertussis ("TDaP") vaccine. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Petitioner's GBS and any related medical problems were caused by the receipt of the flu or TDaP vaccines.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on February 10, 2015. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision. The stipulation awarded Patricia A.

Sayo a total of $685,220.00. This amount included a lump sum of $185,220.00, payable to Petitioner and Delaware Physicians Care, to reimburse a State of Delaware Medicaid lien.

Additionally, a lump sum of $500,000.00, payable to Petitioner, was awarded for all remaining damages. The court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.