James Wright v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) (2019)

James Wright filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Program on July 31, 2015. Mr.

Wright alleged that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 28, 2012. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Wright's alleged injuries. Despite maintaining their respective positions, the parties reached a stipulation for award.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $30,000.00, payable to Mr. Wright, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the parties' stipulation and ordered that judgment be entered accordingly.

The decision was filed on November 22, 2019. Petitioner's counsel was Jeffrey S.

Pop of Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates.

Respondent's counsel was Camille M. Collett of the U.S.

Dept. of Justice.