Edward E. Burchett, Jr. v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain Barré Syndrome (2017)

Edward E. Burchett, Jr. filed a petition on January 12, 2017, alleging that he developed Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on March 1, 2014.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused the injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for damages.

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable.

As a result, the court awarded Mr. Burchett compensation in the amount of $160,000.00.

This lump sum payment was intended to cover all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The parties agreed to expedite the entry of judgment by waiving their right to seek review of the decision.

Petitioner counsel was Kelly D. Burdette.

Respondent counsel was Gordon E. Shemin.