Eric Hoegner v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2015)

Eric Hoegner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 10, 2015, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on January 13, 2015. He further alleged residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused the GBS. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of compensation.

The Chief Special Master, Nora Beth Dorsey, found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it. Mr.

Hoegner was awarded a lump sum of $150,000.00 for all items of damages. Subsequently, on January 6, 2016, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $13,500.00.

The decision on attorneys' fees and costs was issued on May 3, 2016. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, and respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer.