Alexander Thompson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Alexander Thompson filed a petition on January 3, 2013, alleging that an influenza (flu) vaccination he received on October 22, 2010 caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The flu vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table.
Respondent denied that the vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from GBS or any other injury. While the case was pending, petitioner applied for an interim award of attorneys' fees and costs, and Special Master Moran awarded $2,525.00 on September 23, 2014.
Nonetheless, both parties agreed to a joint stipulation filed August 7, 2015 to settle the case. Special Master Moran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.
Petitioner received a lump sum of $380,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a), plus an annuity for future compensation. Petitioner subsequently applied for final attorneys' fees and costs, and Special Master Moran awarded $39,891.00, payable to petitioner and his counsel, Michael A.
Baseluos of Baseluos Law Firm. Petitioner had not incurred any out-of-pocket litigation expenses.
Theory of causation
Flu Oct 22, 2010 → GBS (Table). Joint stipulation Aug 7, 2015; SM Moran. Comp $380,000 + annuity. Interim fees $2,525 (Sep 23, 2014) + final fees $39,891 (Oct 8, 2015). (Baseluos, Baseluos Law Firm, San Antonio TX).