Cindy Scheiter v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Cindy Scheiter filed a petition on December 5, 2014, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on December 8, 2011. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of the injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that petitioner had GBS and denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury or current condition. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 4, 2015, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen approved the stipulation, finding it reasonable.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $5,000.00 for all damages available under the program. Separately, the parties stipulated to an award of $14,250.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, which Special Master Gowen also approved.

The clerk of the court was ordered to enter judgment in accordance with the terms of the stipulation. Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S.

Pop of Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, and respondent was represented by Lara A.

Englund of the United States Department of Justice.