Billy W Harden v. HHS - Influenza, Guillian-Barre Syndrome (2014)

Billy W. Harden filed a petition on November 12, 2014, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on May 10, 2012.

He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of his injury for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused petitioner's GBS.

Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on damages and attorneys' fees and costs on November 10, 2014. Special Master Thomas L.

Gowen reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court. The decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Mr. Harden was awarded a total of $80,000.00 in lump sum compensation, payable to him.

Additionally, a lump sum of $19,064.30 was awarded, payable jointly to Mr. Harden and the Agency for Health Care Administration, which Mr.

Harden agreed to endorse. Attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $20,000.00 were awarded, payable jointly to Mr.

Harden and his attorney, Diana L. Stadelnikas Sedar of Maglio Christopher & Toale.

The judgment was entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation.