Brian Dukes v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) (2016)

Brian Dukes filed a petition on December 10, 2014, alleging that his Tdap vaccination on March 7, 2014, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the GBS or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on November 30, 2015. The Tdap vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, and the case proceeded as a Table claim.

The stipulation stated that the issues could be settled and a decision entered awarding compensation. The Special Master reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Brian Dukes a lump sum of $200,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act. This award was made in the form of a check payable to the petitioner.

The decision was issued on March 7, 2016, approving the award and directing the clerk to enter judgment.