Matraeca Weydert v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2017)

Matraeca Weydert filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 18, 2013. She stated that she received her vaccinations in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil suit or received other compensation.

Respondent denied that the influenza vaccine caused her GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, which the court found reasonable.

The stipulation awarded Matraeca Weydert a lump sum of $256,659.92, which included $6,659.92 for first-year life expenses and $250,000.00 for pain and suffering. The award also included an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract.

The court approved the compensation amount and directed that judgment be entered accordingly.