Carl L. Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

Carl L. Anderson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on or about October 9, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).

Mr. Anderson stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for damages related to his condition.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Anderson's GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on September 2, 2016, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the court's decision.

Mr. Anderson was awarded a lump sum of $145,000.00, 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.