Sarah Williamson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Sarah Williamson filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2012, caused her to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The parties later filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused her condition but agreed to the stipulation. The court approved the stipulation, awarding Sarah Williamson a total of $33,399.81 to reimburse the State of Nebraska Department of Human Services for a medical lien and $155,000.00 for all remaining damages.

Subsequently, on December 7, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $18,002.71. The court found the petition was brought in good faith and awarded the agreed-upon fees and costs.

The total compensation awarded to Sarah Williamson, including damages and attorneys' fees and costs, was $51,402.51.