Kia Starr-Knight v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2016)

Kia Starr-Knight filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused-in-fact by her October 10, 2011 influenza vaccination. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects for more than six months and had no prior award or settlement for her condition.

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

The stipulation awarded Kia Starr-Knight a lump sum of $15,000.00 payable to her and an additional $7,500.00 to reimburse a Medicaid lien, payable jointly to her and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. These amounts represented compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on November 1, 2016, based on the joint stipulation.