Gary D. Robinson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Gary D. Robinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 10, 2015, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on November 12, 2012.

Mr. Robinson alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that his injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury.

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

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 12, 2017, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr. Robinson was awarded $220,000.00 as a lump sum payment and an additional amount to purchase an annuity contract, covering all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was issued on March 23, 2018.