Janet Hoehner v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), acute/ chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP and CIDP) (2016)

Janet Hoehner filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 22, 2013, caused her to suffer from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP), and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The parties later filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused Petitioner's GBS, AIDP, CIDP, or any other injury. Despite this denial, the parties stipulated to an award.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Petitioner a lump sum of $215,000.00 and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract. This compensation covers all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

The parties jointly filed notice renouncing the right to seek review, expediting the entry of judgment.