Jordan Holtz v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) (2016)

Jordan Holtz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following receipt of his influenza vaccination on November 9, 2013. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of the condition for more than six months and that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's GBS or any other injury. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Jordan Holtz was awarded a lump sum of $106,537.47, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was based on a joint stipulation between the parties.