Jihyun Park v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Jihyun Park filed a petition on September 4, 2014, alleging Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on September 10, 2013. The petition also alleged that her vaccine-related injuries lasted more than six months.

The respondent denied that the influenza vaccination caused petitioner's GBS or any other injury or condition. The parties reached a settlement, and on September 21, 2015, a joint stipulation was filed agreeing to settle the case.

Respondent agreed to pay petitioner a lump sum of $260,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the stipulation and awarded this compensation.

Subsequently, on December 18, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $18,900.91. On December 21, 2015, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a decision awarding these fees and costs, making the total compensation $278,900.91.

Petitioner was represented by Amber Wilson of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Camille Collett of the U.S. Department of Justice.