Henry Nolde v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2014)

Henry Nolde, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on November 9, 2011. He subsequently developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), which led to his death on March 14, 2012.

His estate, represented by his son Ronald Nolde, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Nolde's GBS or related medical problems. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding the estate a lump sum of $200,000.00 for all damages. Subsequently, the parties filed another stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $31,000.00 for counsel and $125.00 for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the petitioner.

The court approved these amounts, directing judgment to be entered accordingly.