Craig A. Sigel v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Craig A. Sigel filed a petition alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on October 17, 2011, and experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused GBS or any other injury and denied that the petitioner's current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite the denials, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the matter.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation. This included a lump sum of $1,208,458.33 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, $72,437.18 was awarded to reimburse a Medicaid lien, and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was also granted. Subsequently, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $75,000.00, which the court approved.

The total compensation awarded was $1,283,495.33.