Sean Newman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2014)

Sean Newman filed a petition on October 8, 2014, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on February 10, 2011. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his GBS or any other injury. However, on October 7, 2014, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages.

Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Mr.

Newman was awarded a lump sum of $125,000.00 for all damages, plus $18,117.45 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Mr. Newman and his counsel, Maximillian J.

Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP. The parties agreed to expedite judgment by renouncing the right to seek review.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.