Darrell Maukonen v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Darrell Maukonen 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 October 1, 2013. He claimed to have experienced residual effects of GBS for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccination caused his GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement.

On May 14, 2015, a joint stipulation was filed, agreeing to settle the case. The respondent agreed to pay Mr.

Maukonen a lump sum of $175,000.00 as compensation for all damages. Subsequently, on August 26, 2015, the parties filed another stipulation concerning attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $22,874.45.

The Chief Special Master adopted both stipulations, awarding a total of $197,874.45 to Mr. Maukonen, covering both damages and legal expenses.