Heather Crose v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2014)

Petitioner Heather Crose filed a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 18, 2014, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 16, 2010. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms.

Crose's GBS or any related medical problems. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on July 17, 2014.

Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision.

The stipulation awarded Ms. Crose a lump sum of $205,000.00, intended to compensate for all damages available under the program.

The Special Master approved this award and directed the clerk to enter judgment accordingly, unless a motion for review was filed. Petitioner's counsel was Ronald C.

Homer of Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C., and respondent's counsel was Traci R. Patton of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.