Richard Plantz v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Richard Plantz filed a petition on January 14, 2015, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Plantz's GBS. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on January 13, 2015.

The court reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as its decision. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Plantz a lump sum of $234,501.30 for first-year life care expenses, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity was awarded, which would provide an annual payment of $49,640.00 for the remainder of his life, increasing by 3% annually.

Subsequently, on June 29, 2015, the parties filed another joint stipulation regarding attorney's fees and costs. They agreed that Petitioner's counsel should receive $27,197.63.

The court approved this amount as reasonable and directed that judgment be entered accordingly. The total award, including the lump sum, annuity, and attorney fees, amounted to $261,698.93.