Kelly A. Loebig v. HHS - Influenza, Guillian-Barre Syndrome (2015)

Kelly A. Loebig filed a petition on October 5, 2015, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on or about January 3, 2014.

She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused petitioner's GBS or any other injury.

Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation on damages and attorneys' fees and costs. Special Master Thomas L.

Gowen adopted the stipulation, awarding Kelly A. Loebig $90,000.00 in compensation for all damages, $2,462.30 for attorneys' fees and costs, and $400.00 for petitioner's incurred costs.

Judgment was entered in accordance with the stipulation.