Cathi Holden v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Petitioner Cathi Holden filed a claim alleging that she suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine she received on October 7, 2010. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused petitioner's GBS or any other injury.

The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, and the court adopted the terms of this stipulation. Special Master Laura D.

Millman issued a decision on July 6, 2015, awarding Cathi Holden $545,000.00 in compensation. This award represents all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and was to be paid as a lump sum check to the petitioner.

Ronald C. Homer represented the petitioner, and Julia W.

McInerny represented the respondent. The decision was not designated for publication but was intended to be posted on the court's website.