Patricia Trujillo v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) (2015)

Patricia Trujillo filed a petition on August 1, 2014, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on January 14, 2013, caused her to suffer from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Ms.

Trujillo's GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation for compensation.

Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Trujillo a lump sum of $130,000.00 for all damages. Subsequently, on June 18, 2015, petitioner filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs.

Respondent did not object to the requested amount of $18,290.00. The Special Master awarded this amount for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, bringing the total compensation to $148,290.00.

Petitioner was represented by Isaiah Kalinowski of Maglio, Christopher & Toale, and respondent was represented by Alexis Babcock of the United States Department of Justice.