Rene Bridges v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Rene Bridges filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on December 12, 2011. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that Ms.

Bridges experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that no prior settlement or award had been made for this injury. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms.

Bridges' GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on damages, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Ms.

Bridges was awarded a lump sum of $300,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was entered on April 25, 2017.