Darren Osborne v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2016)

Darren Osborne filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on February 7, 2014. He claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States, that his injuries had residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received a prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 11, 2016, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded Darren Osborne a lump sum of $209,407.15, covering lost earnings, past unreimbursable expenses, and pain and suffering.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.