Andrew Linnen v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2014)

Andrew Linnen filed a petition on June 6, 2012, seeking compensation for injuries allegedly caused by an influenza vaccination received on October 25, 2010. Mr.

Linnen alleged that this vaccination, which is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The parties reached a stipulation for compensation, and a decision on damages was filed on February 21, 2014.

The specific amount awarded for damages is not detailed in the provided text. Following the compensation award, on June 6, 2014, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs.

Petitioner was represented by Lawrence Cohan of Philadelphia, PA, and Respondent was represented by Traci Patton of Washington, DC. Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman reviewed the application for fees and costs.

Initially, Respondent had objections to certain items in Mr. Linnen's application.

However, following discussions, Petitioner amended the application to request $19,968.14, an amount to which Respondent did not object. Special Master Hamilton-Fieldman awarded this sum, payable jointly to Andrew Linnen and his counsel, Lawrence Cohan.

The decision notes that Petitioner did not incur any out-of-pocket litigation expenses. The Special Master directed the clerk to enter judgment in accordance with this decision, unless a motion for review was filed.