Linda St. George v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

Linda St. George filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 12, 2016, alleging that she suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on August 25, 2014.

She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused any injury to petitioner.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on September 12, 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.

The parties stipulated that Linda St. George would receive a lump sum of $140,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The court approved the requested amount and directed the clerk to enter judgment accordingly.