Audrey Hodle v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Audrey Hodle filed a petition on September 11, 2015, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving a Tdap vaccination on or about February 16, 2011. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the Tdap vaccination caused Ms. Hodle's GBS or any other injury.

Nevertheless, the parties reached a joint stipulation for damages, which was adopted by the court. The court awarded Ms.

Hodle a total of $280,015.62 in compensation for all damages, including a lump sum payment and an annuity contract. Additionally, a separate stipulation addressed attorneys' fees and costs, with the court approving an award of $75,000.00 to Ms.

Hodle and her attorney. The case was resolved through a joint stipulation on damages and attorneys' fees and costs, with judgment entered accordingly.