Marlene M. Nottage v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2016)

Marlene M. Nottage filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 10, 2012.

She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused her GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 24, 2016, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Marlene M. Nottage was awarded a lump sum of $155,169.74 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision, unless a motion for review was filed.