Jose Gabalda v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2016)

On August 19, 2015, Jose Gabalda filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 19, 2014, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's GBS or any other injury.

The parties, Jose Gabalda and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reached a joint stipulation for damages. The stipulation stated that Petitioner would receive a lump sum of $215,000.00 as compensation for all damages.

Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation, as both parties waived their right to seek review.

Nancy Meyers represented the Petitioner, and Julia McInerny represented the Respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.