Gary Harris v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2017)

Gary Harris filed a petition on December 15, 2015, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on December 21, 2014, and that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused his alleged GBS or any other injury. Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on January 17, 2017.

Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision in the case.

The stipulation awarded Gary Harris a lump sum of $200,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages. The Special Master approved this award and directed the clerk to enter judgment.

Petitioner was represented by Michael A. Baseluos of Baseluos Law Firm, and respondent was represented by Amy P.

Kokot of the U.S. Department of Justice.