Lee Liggett v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2017)

Lee Liggett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 13, 2012. Mr.

Liggett stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for damages related to his condition. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Liggett's GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 16, 2016, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Mr.

Liggett was awarded a lump sum of $180,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act for injuries allegedly related to his receipt of the influenza vaccine. The decision was finalized on April 25, 2017.