Jonathan Catrow v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2017)

Jonathan Catrow filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza and/or Tdap vaccine on or about February 17, 2015. He further alleged that he suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccines caused his alleged GBS or any other injury, and denied that his current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 9, 2016, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the Court's decision. Jonathan Catrow was awarded a lump sum of $86,610.23, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.