Christopher Harrelson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2020)

On November 2, 2015, Christopher Harrelson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that an influenza vaccine received on October 31, 2012, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged GBS or any other injury. However, on May 5, 2020, the parties filed a stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded to Petitioner.

Special Master Herbrina Sanders found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $100,000.00, payable by check, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.

The parties jointly filed notice renouncing the right to seek review, which expedited the entry of judgment. Leah V.

Durant represented the Petitioner, and Adriana R. Teitel represented the Respondent.