Alfred McDaniel v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

Petitioner Alfred McDaniel filed a claim on January 4, 2016, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and experienced its residual effects for more than six months as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2013. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused GBS or any other injury, and also denied that it caused petitioner's current disabilities.

The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case. Special Master Laura D.

Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Alfred McDaniel $100,000.00 in compensation for all damages.

The award was to be paid as a check for $100,000.00 made payable to the petitioner. The decision was issued on January 4, 2016.

Petitioner's counsel was Glynn W. Gilcrease, Jr., and respondent's counsel was Michael P.

Milmoe. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.