Alfred Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

Alfred Anderson filed a petition on November 29, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on December 9, 2014, and experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused Mr. Anderson's alleged GBS.

However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on November 28, 2016. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Anderson a lump sum of $218,105.26, comprising $5,947.88 for first-year life care expenses, $150,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $62,157.38 for past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was awarded, to be paid to the life insurance company.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. The specific mechanism of causation was not detailed in the public decision.