Rodney Speed, Sr. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2014)

Rodney Speed, Sr. filed a petition alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on September 11, 2012. He claimed to have experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Speed's alleged GBS, residual effects, or any other condition.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case informally. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr.

Speed a lump sum of $170,000.00 for all damages. Subsequently, the parties also filed a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs.

After initial objections from the respondent, the parties agreed on an amount of $17,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, which the court found reasonable and awarded. The total compensation awarded to Mr.

Speed was $170,000.00, plus $17,000.00 for attorneys' fees and costs.