Rami Hatter v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and multiple sclerosis (MS) (2019)

Rami Hatter filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on December 9, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and also caused or significantly aggravated his multiple sclerosis (MS). He further alleged that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The parties later filed a stipulation for an award, agreeing that Rami Hatter should receive compensation. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged GBS, MS, or any other injury.

Despite this denial, the parties agreed to the stipulation, which the court found reasonable. The stipulation awarded Rami Hatter compensation consisting of an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity and a lump sum of $331,155.00.

The court approved this amount and ordered that judgment be entered in accordance with the stipulation. The decision was filed on December 4, 2019.