Sherry C. Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2015)

Sherry C. Johnson filed a petition on April 29, 2015, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 8, 2013, caused her to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).

The petition was filed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986. On October 16, 2015, the Special Master issued an Order Concluding Proceedings, dismissing the case.

Subsequently, on October 20, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation of facts concerning attorneys' fees and costs. They agreed to an award of $8,930.94 in attorneys' fees and costs.

Petitioner's counsel, Nancy R. Meyers of Ward Black Law, represented that Petitioner incurred no costs.

Respondent was represented by Christine Becer of the United States Department of Justice. Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, deeming the requested amount appropriate.

The Special Master awarded $8,930.94, payable by check jointly to Sherry C. Johnson and Nancy R.

Meyers. The clerk was ordered to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation, barring a motion for review.

The decision was unpublished and intended for posting on the court's website, with provisions for redaction requests.