Stanley Brass v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Stanley Brass filed a petition alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2012. He claimed that he experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Mr. Brass's GBS or any other injury, and also denied that his current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr.

Brass $60,000.00 as compensation for all damages. Subsequently, the parties also stipulated to attorneys' fees and costs.

The court awarded $13,228.55 for attorneys' fees and costs, payable jointly to Mr. Brass and his attorneys.

The decision date for the attorneys' fees and costs was June 5, 2015, and the petition was filed on April 27, 2015.