Robert Ross v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Robert Ross filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 3, 2013, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 18, 2012. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Ross's GBS.

However, the parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation for damages, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Ross a lump sum of $200,000.00 for all damages. Petitioner was represented by Danielle A.

Strait of Maglio Christopher & Toale. Respondent was represented by Julia W.

McInerny of the United States Department of Justice. Later, on May 29, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs.

They agreed to a total award of $13,411.27, which Special Master Dorsey also approved. This amount was to be paid jointly to petitioner and his attorney, Danielle A.

Strait. The case was resolved through these stipulations, with judgment entered accordingly.