Robert Petrucelli v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2014)

Robert Petrucelli filed a petition on February 4, 2014, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on or about August 31, 2012. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of his injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused his GBS or any other injury. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on damages, agreeing that Mr.

Petrucelli should receive compensation. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Mr. Petrucelli was awarded a lump sum of $225,000.00 for all damages.

Additionally, the parties filed a separate stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting $17,447.52. The Special Master granted this request, ordering the payment jointly to Mr.

Petrucelli and his attorney. The case was resolved through these stipulations, with judgment entered accordingly.