Kim Eileen Rich v. HHS - Tdap, acquired demyelinating neuropathy, likely Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2014)

Kim Eileen Rich filed a petition for vaccine compensation on January 7, 2014, alleging that a Tdap vaccine she received on January 12, 2011, caused her to develop Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting over six months. The Tdap vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused Ms. Rich's alleged injuries.

Despite this disagreement, the parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement. Under the terms of the stipulation, Ms.

Rich was awarded $133,617.43 as compensation for all damages. This amount was to be paid as a lump sum.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for attorney's fees and costs. The stipulation was approved by the Special Master, and judgment was entered accordingly.

This resolution was reached as a settlement of liability and damages, without an admission of causation by the respondent.