John Rajotte v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

On October 19, 2015, John Rajotte filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that an Influenza ("Flu") vaccine administered on October 22, 2012, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the Flu vaccine caused Mr. Rajotte's GBS or any other injury.

However, on June 20, 2016, both parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The stipulation stated that Mr.

Rajotte would receive a lump sum payment of $253,000.00 for all damages. Special Master Lisa Hamilton-Fieldman reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation, provided no motion for review was filed. Petitioner was represented by Leah V.

Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, and Respondent was represented by Justine E.

Walters of the United States Department of Justice. The decision was issued on July 12, 2016.