Teena Boykin v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2016)

Teena Boykin filed a petition on December 8, 2015, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 4, 2012, caused her to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the GBS or any other injury.

However, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Teena Boykin a total of $329,667.98 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was awarded. Subsequently, on January 7, 2016, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $25,093.58.

The court found the petition was brought in good faith with a reasonable basis, approving the fees and costs. Judgment was entered in accordance with the terms of the parties' stipulations.