Michael Long v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2014)

Michael Long filed a petition on October 9, 2012, alleging that the trivalent influenza vaccine he received on November 10, 2009, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). He further alleged that he suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent denied causation but the parties entered into a joint stipulation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Long $65,000.00 in compensation for all damages. Subsequently, on March 24, 2014, the court awarded Mr.

Long's attorney $18,621.78 in attorneys' fees and costs, to which the respondent did not object.