Reginald Allen v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2016)

Reginald Allen filed a petition on June 24, 2015, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving Tdap and Hepatitis B vaccines on August 20, 2012. He claimed residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccines caused his GBS. The parties filed a joint stipulation on August 22, 2016, agreeing to compensation.

Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding Reginald Allen a lump sum of $320,000.00 for all damages.

Subsequently, on September 12, 2016, the petitioner filed an unopposed motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting $21,636.41. The Special Master granted this motion, awarding the full amount jointly to the petitioner and his counsel, Diana L.

Stadelnikas Sedar. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, or treatments.

Petitioner was represented by Diana S. Sedar of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Claudia B.

Gangi of the U.S. Department of Justice.