David Weber v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2016)

David Weber filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on February 17, 2014. He claimed residual effects from the GBS for more than six months and stated he had received no prior award or settlement for this injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Weber's GBS or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement. On September 28, 2015, they filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case, with the respondent agreeing to pay Mr.

Weber a lump sum of $175,556.00 as compensation for all damages. Subsequently, on December 7, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $21,168.68.

The Chief Special Master adopted both stipulations, awarding a total of $196,724.00 to Mr. Weber, covering damages, attorneys' fees, and costs.