Curt Wilcox v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Curt Wilcox filed a petition for vaccine compensation on September 4, 2014, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on October 24, 2012, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Mr. Wilcox alleged that he experienced residual effects from his GBS for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Wilcox's GBS or any other injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the case. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Wilcox a lump sum of $255,000.00 for all damages. Subsequently, the parties submitted a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs.

Respondent did not object to the requested amount of $21,879.39. The court awarded this amount as a lump sum payable to Mr.

Wilcox and his attorney. The total compensation awarded was $276,879.39.