Carol Lynch v. HHS - MMR, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

Carol Lynch filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 8, 2014, alleging that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, received on June 10, 2013, caused her to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The MMR vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Ms. Lynch claimed to have suffered residual effects from the GBS for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the MMR vaccination caused her GBS. Despite their differing positions on causation, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the case.

The stipulation stated that Ms. Lynch received the MMR vaccine, and that she alleged GBS as a result, with residual effects lasting over six months.

Respondent denied causation. The parties agreed to a settlement that included a lump sum payment of $120,000.00 to Ms.

Lynch, intended to compensate for all damages available under the program. The decision, filed on December 28, 2016, adopted the stipulation and directed entry of judgment.

The case was compensated based on the stipulation.