Sharon Roberts v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Sharon Roberts filed a petition on August 3, 2015, 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 October 9, 2014, and experienced residual effects for more than six months.
The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her GBS or any other injury. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on June 20, 2016.
The Special Master reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision. The stipulation awarded Sharon Roberts a lump sum of $112,500.00 as compensation for all damages.
Maximillian J. Muller represented the petitioner, and Douglas Ross represented the respondent.
Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued the decision on August 15, 2016.
The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the specific mechanism of causation.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Sharon Roberts alleged that her Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) was caused by an influenza vaccine received on October 9, 2014. Respondent denied causation. The parties settled the case via stipulation, and the Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision. The stipulation awarded Petitioner $112,500.00 for all damages. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury. The decision was issued by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on August 15, 2016. Petitioner was represented by Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-00825