Nathaniel Paul v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Nathaniel Paul filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 14, 2017, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 18, 2013. He further alleged that his injuries had lasted for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged GBS or any other injury. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on November 14, 2017, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Nathaniel Paul was awarded a lump sum of $180,000.00, 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. Petitioner was represented by John Caldwell of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Amy Paula Kokot of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the onset, specific symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.