Dean Stanford v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Dean Stanford filed a petition for compensation on December 19, 2014, alleging that the influenza vaccine, along with Pneumovax and Tdap vaccines he received on or about December 15, 2011, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). He further claimed to have experienced residual effects from the condition for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the influenza or any other immunization caused Mr. Stanford's GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation. The stipulation, which the court adopted as its decision, awarded Mr.

Stanford a lump sum of $85,000.00. This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

The court directed that judgment be entered according to this decision and the stipulation, provided no motion for review was filed.