Stacey Nash v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Stacey Nash filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 29, 2015, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused by her January 3, 2013 influenza vaccination. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of the condition for more than six months and that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf.

The respondent denied that the influenza immunization caused her GBS or any other injury. Nevertheless, on June 27, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Stacey Nash was awarded a lump sum of $400,000.00, payable to her, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on June 27, 2017. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Petitioner was represented by Caroline Noel Valentino, and respondent was represented by Sarah Christina Duncan.