Georgia Murdock v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2014)

Georgia Murdock filed a petition on April 19, 2013, alleging that tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) and influenza (flu) vaccinations she received on February 25, 2012 caused her to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and that she experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. Respondent denied that the Tdap and/or flu vaccine caused petitioner's GBS, any other injury, or her current disabilities.

Nonetheless, both parties agreed to a joint stipulation filed June 27, 2014 to settle the case. Special Master Gowen found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner received a lump sum of $105,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The parties subsequently agreed to attorneys' fees and costs of $16,662.25, payable jointly to petitioner and her counsel, Danielle A.

Strait of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, PA. Petitioner had not personally incurred any out-of-pocket litigation expenses.