Thomas Shinskey v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2020)

Thomas Shinskey filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving a Tdap vaccine on July 30, 2012. The Tdap vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, and Mr.

Shinskey alleged that his GBS was caused-in-fact by the vaccination. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the injury but agreed to a settlement.

The parties filed a stipulation for award, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr.

Shinskey a lump sum of $170,000.00 for all damages. This award represents a settlement of liability and damages, with the respondent not admitting that the vaccine caused the GBS.

The case was resolved through this stipulation, and judgment was entered accordingly.