Janet Louise Stone v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2014)

Janet Louise Stone filed a petition on August 1, 2013, alleging that an influenza vaccine she received on September 30, 2010, caused her to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The respondent is the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical course, diagnostic tests, or treatments. Petitioner received compensation based upon a joint stipulation, with a damages decision entered on August 22, 2014, by Special Master Christian J.

Moran. Subsequently, on September 2, 2014, Special Master Christian J.

Moran issued a decision regarding attorneys' fees and costs. Petitioner sought a total of $31,464.00 in attorneys' fees and costs for her counsel, Roger A.

Eddleman of McLean, Virginia. Additionally, petitioner stated she incurred $2,159.74 in out-of-pocket litigation expenses.

The respondent did not object to these amounts. The Court awarded a lump sum of $31,464.00, payable jointly to petitioner Janet Louise Stone and her attorney Roger A.

Eddleman, for attorneys' fees and litigation costs. The Court also awarded a lump sum of $2,159.74, payable to petitioner Janet Louise Stone, for her incurred costs.

The public decision does not name petitioner's counsel or respondent's counsel beyond their affiliations.