William Gould v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2015)

William Gould filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on January 4, 2013. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of GBS for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccination caused his GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement.

On June 12, 2015, they filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case, and the respondent agreed to pay Mr. Gould a lump sum of $190,000.00 as compensation for all damages.

Subsequently, on June 16, 2015, the parties filed another stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $23,092.84. The Chief Special Master adopted both stipulations, awarding a total of $213,092.84 to Mr.

Gould, with the attorneys' fees and costs to be paid as a lump sum jointly to Mr. Gould and his counsel.