A.P. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2019)

A.P. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 8, 2016, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on February 4, 2014, caused Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Respondent filed a report on August 14, 2017, concluding that petitioner suffered GBS within the Table timeframe following the influenza vaccination and would not contest entitlement to compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on August 15, 2017. On December 18, 2019, respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, stating that petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The court awarded A.P. a lump sum payment of $698,284.19, which included $195,000.00 for pain and suffering, $418,592.00 for lost earnings, and $84,692.19 for past and future unreimbursable expenses. The petitioner is a competent adult.