Rosa Hernandez v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), with residual effects lasting more than six months (2016)

Rosa Hernandez filed a petition on April 9, 2015, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on or about October 24, 2012, caused her to develop Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated her condition.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation for compensation. Special Master Christian J.

Moran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the court's decision. Rosa Hernandez was awarded a lump sum payment of $135,000.00, payable to her, as compensation for all damages.

The decision was filed on July 12, 2016. Petitioner counsel was Danielle A.

Strait of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA. Respondent counsel was Douglas Ross of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, or expert testimony.