Steven McGehee v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”), transverse myelitis (“TM”), and/or a peripheral neuropathy (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Steven McGehee filed a petition for vaccine compensation on October 21, 2014, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on or about October 24, 2011, caused him to suffer Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), transverse myelitis (TM), and/or a peripheral neuropathy, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.
Respondent denied that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries. The parties reached a settlement and filed a joint stipulation.
The Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Steven McGehee a lump sum payment of $150,000.00 for all damages. The decision was issued on July 6, 2016.
Petitioner was represented by Nancy Routh Meyers of Ward Black Law, and Respondent was represented by Glenn A. MacLeod of the U.S.
Department of Justice. Special Master Christian J.
Moran issued the decision.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Steven McGehee received an influenza vaccine on or about October 24, 2011. He alleged this vaccine caused Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), transverse myelitis (TM), and/or a peripheral neuropathy, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied causation. The parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case. The stipulation stated that respondent denied causation, but agreed to a settlement. The Special Master adopted the stipulation. Steven McGehee was awarded a lump sum of $150,000.00 for all damages. The decision was issued by Special Master Christian J. Moran on July 6, 2016. Petitioner was represented by Nancy Routh Meyers, and Respondent was represented by Glenn A. MacLeod.
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