Gary Knight v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2015)

On June 5, 2014, Pat Knight, as Trustee for the heirs of Gary Knight, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that Gary Knight developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and died on July 5, 2014, as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on August 16, 2011.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Knight's alleged GBS or death.

The parties reached a stipulation to settle the case. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $78,000.00, payable to Patricia Knight as Trustee for the Heirs of Gary Knight, representing compensation for all damages. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical course, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Randall G. Knutson represented the petitioner, and Linda S.

Renzi represented the respondent.