Dean Waasted v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) and Transverse Myelitis (“TM”) (2016)

Petitioner Dean Waasted filed a petition on March 24, 2016, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Transverse Myelitis (TM) caused by an influenza vaccine he received on September 5, 2014. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from these injuries for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the influenza vaccine caused the petitioner's alleged injuries or current disabilities. The parties reached a stipulation to settle the case.

Special Master Laura D. Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Dean Waasted $375,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The award was to be paid as a lump sum check made payable to the petitioner.

Petitioner's counsel was Jeffrey S. Pop, and respondent's counsel was Gordon Shemin.

The decision was issued on March 24, 2016.