Linda Hurley v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2017)

Linda Hurley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 5, 2014, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on November 26, 2013. She asserted that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for damages.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 24, 2017, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The stipulation was found reasonable, and the court adopted it as the decision of the Court. Linda Hurley was awarded a lump sum of $100,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision, pending any motion for review.