Michael Swann v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Michael Swann filed a petition for compensation alleging that vaccines he received on November 26, 2010, and February 15, 2012, caused his Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The vaccines included influenza, DTaP, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and/or varicella.

Mr. Swann alleged that the influenza vaccine caused his GBS and that subsequent vaccines caused a recurrence or aggravation of his condition.

He also claimed to have experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent denied that the vaccines caused GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Swann a lump sum of $67,500.00 for all damages. Subsequently, a separate decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs.

The parties stipulated to an award of $28,589.87 for attorneys' fees and costs, which the court approved. The total compensation awarded to Michael Swann was $96,089.87.