John Dauksts v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2016)

John Dauksts filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on November 6, 2013. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of GBS for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's GBS or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding John Dauksts a lump sum of $125,000.00 for all damages. Subsequently, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $12,009.47.

The court granted this request, awarding the total amount jointly to the petitioner and his attorneys. The case was resolved through these stipulations, with the petitioner receiving compensation for his alleged vaccine injury.