Dana Cohen v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2016)

Dana Cohen filed a petition on September 11, 2015, alleging that she suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 13, 2012. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury and residual effects. Despite these positions, both parties agreed to settle the issues and enter a decision awarding compensation.

The parties filed a stipulation on April 26, 2016, agreeing to an award for Dana Cohen. The court reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable.

On June 28, 2016, a decision was issued awarding Dana Cohen a lump sum of $775,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act. This award was made payable to Petitioner.

The case was resolved by stipulation, and the court approved the agreed-upon damages.