Christine Marquis v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) (2016)

Christine Marquis filed a petition on October 27, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 6, 2012, and experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused her alleged GBS or any other injury, and further denied that her current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on October 27, 2016.

Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the file and adopted the stipulation as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Christine Marquis a lump sum of $195,000.00, payable to her, as compensation for all damages. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.

Lawrence R. Cohan represented the Petitioner, and Michael P.

Milmoe represented the Respondent.