Thomas Bookey v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2017)

Denise Rosenbloom filed a petition on January 14, 2013, on behalf of her husband, Thomas Bookey, alleging that an influenza (flu) vaccination Mr. Bookey received on or about October 11, 2011 caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Bookey to suffer from GBS or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities are sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Nonetheless, both parties agreed to a joint stipulation filed May 8, 2017 to settle the case. Special Master Gowen found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Ms. Rosenbloom, acting as guardian and conservator of Mr.

Bookey's estate, received a lump sum of $1,977,283.93, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Payment was contingent upon Ms.

Rosenbloom providing documentation establishing her appointment as guardian/conservator. An annuity was also purchased for future compensation.