James T. Patterson, Jr. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

James T. Patterson, Jr. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 25, 2015, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on December 2, 2014.

He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for his injury. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on damages on December 5, 2016. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Mr. Patterson was awarded a lump sum of $165,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on April 19, 2017.