K.R. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2015)

On September 22, 2014, Margaret Randle, mother and natural guardian for K.R., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that K.R. suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza and/or meningococcal vaccination received on October 11, 2013.

It was further alleged that K.R. suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent denied that the vaccines caused K.R.'s injuries.

The parties reached a settlement, and a joint stipulation was filed on September 25, 2015. As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to pay a lump sum of $13,199.28 to reimburse a lien for services rendered to K.R.

Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was to be paid to a life insurance company. On October 20, 2015, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a decision on the joint stipulation.

A separate decision on the same date addressed attorney fees and costs. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S.

Pop, and respondent was represented by Lara Ann Englund. The decision on attorney fees and costs awarded $18,343.45 as a lump sum, jointly payable to petitioner and petitioner's counsel, Jeffrey S.

Pop. The total compensation awarded was $31,542.71.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests performed, treatments received, or the specific mechanism of causation.