Nancy May v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2014)

Nancy May filed a petition, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by her October 1, 2009 receipt of a seasonal influenza vaccine. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the GBS or any other injury was caused by the vaccine. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the matter, which Special Master Laura D.

Millman adopted. The court awarded Nancy May compensation, including a lump sum of $5,118.12 to reimburse a State of California Medicaid lien and a lump sum of $200,000.00 for all remaining damages.

Subsequently, on October 23, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs. Special Master Millman awarded $21,600.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Nancy May and her attorney, John R.

Howie, Jr. The total compensation awarded was $226,818.12.