Cornelious Prysock v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Cornelious Prysock filed a petition for compensation on September 14, 2015, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 22, 2012. He further alleged that his symptoms persisted for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Prysock's GBS or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were vaccine-related.

Nevertheless, the parties reached a joint stipulation for an award of compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Prysock a total of $1,040,906.33. This amount included a lump sum of $817,143.29 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, $22,362.04 was awarded to reimburse a state lien, and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was also provided. Judgment was entered in accordance with the stipulation.