James Pike v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2015)

James Pike filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 27, 2011, caused him to suffer from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and its residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Mr.

Pike's GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for damages.

The court adopted this stipulation as its decision. Under the stipulation, Mr.

Pike was awarded a lump sum of $45,000.00 for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Additionally, he received a lump sum of $12,647.05 for attorneys' fees and costs.

The decision noted that no out-of-pocket expenses were incurred by Mr. Pike.

The parties jointly filed notice renouncing the right to seek review, expediting the entry of judgment in accordance with the stipulation. The total compensation awarded to Mr.

Pike was $57,647.