Seth Burk v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2016)

Seth Burk 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 influenza and Menactra (meningococcal) vaccines on November 18, 2014. The petition stated that the vaccines were administered in the United States, that he suffered the effects of his injury for more than six months, and that he had not received prior compensation.

Respondent denied that the vaccines caused his GBS or any other injury. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation for settlement.

The stipulation stated that the flu and meningococcal vaccines are on the Vaccine Injury Table. The parties agreed that Seth Burk would receive a lump sum of $75,000.00 as compensation for all damages.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, directing the clerk to enter judgment accordingly.