Brian Badger v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2017)

Brian Badger filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 17, 2015, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 4, 2013. He asserted that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that the influenza immunization caused his alleged GBS or any other injury. Nevertheless, on November 10, 2016, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Brian Badger was awarded a total of $599,999.42, comprising $598,924.42 as a lump sum payment to him and $1,075.58 to satisfy a Medicaid lien, payable jointly to him and First Recovery Group, LLC.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.