Melanie Mobley v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2017)

Melanie Mobley filed a petition on September 25, 2015, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 2, 2012. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused her alleged GBS or any other injury. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation, which was filed on April 26, 2017.

The court reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as its decision. The stipulation awarded Melanie Mobley a lump sum of $1,294,629.62, which included compensation for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, an amount was awarded to purchase an annuity contract, covering all damages available under the Act. The decision was issued by Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran on June 7, 2017.