Danya Manning v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2015)

Danya Manning, formerly Danya Wright, filed a petition on August 29, 2013, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 30, 2011, caused her to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's GBS.

Despite the denial, both parties agreed to a joint stipulation on February 25, 2015, to settle the case. Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $125,000.00, which represents compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner was represented by Franklin John Caldwell, Jr. of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, P.A.

On August 10, 2015, a separate stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs was filed. Special Master Hamilton-Fieldman approved a total award of $18,500.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Petitioner and her counsel, F.

John Caldwell, Jr. of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the medical expert opinions considered.

The case was settled via joint stipulation.