Samuel Hussey v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Samuel Hussey filed a petition on January 24, 2014, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on February 21, 2012, and the Hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccines he received on March 10, April 7, and May 5, 2012, caused him to suffer from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Mr.

Hussey claimed that he experienced residual effects from the GBS for more than six months. The respondent denied that the vaccines caused Mr.

Hussey's GBS or any other injury. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation.

Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court.

The stipulation awarded Mr. Hussey a total of $126,577.17.

This amount included $30,077.17 to satisfy a Medicaid lien, payable jointly to petitioner and the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division. The remaining $95,000.00 was awarded as a lump sum check payable to Samuel Hussey for all other damages.

Subsequently, on June 23, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs. Petitioner's counsel, Amber D.

Wilson of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, submitted an application for fees and costs. After discussions and amendments, the parties agreed upon an amount of $36,582.96.

Special Master Christian J. Moran awarded this amount for attorneys' fees and costs, payable to petitioner and his attorney.

The total compensation awarded, including fees and costs, amounted to $163,160.13.