David Engelman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2016)

David Engelman filed a petition for compensation on August 18, 2015, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on or about September 24, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Engelman's GBS or any other injury.

Nevertheless, the parties reached a stipulation for compensation. Special Master Christian J.

Moran adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Engelman a lump sum payment of $75,000.00.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The decision was issued on June 13, 2016.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner counsel was Diana S.

Sedar of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, and respondent counsel was Douglas Ross of the U.S. Dep’t of Justice.