Kirstin Poma v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2015)

Kirstin Poma filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 29, 2015, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) caused by the tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine she received on December 6, 2012. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the Tdap vaccination caused Ms.

Poma's GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement.

The joint stipulation stated that the respondent would pay Ms. Poma a lump sum of $110,000.00 as compensation for all damages.

Chief Special Master Denise Kathryn Vowell adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation. The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with the decision, unless a motion for review was filed.

Petitioner counsel was Lawrence Cohan, Esq. Respondent counsel was Camille Collett, Esq.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or expert testimony.