Frederick Morrison v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2017)

Frederick Morrison filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 4, 2017, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 30, 2014. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects from the condition for more than six months.

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

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on August 4, 2017. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Morrison a lump sum of $500,000.00, payable by check to the Petitioner, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act. The decision directs that judgment be entered accordingly.

Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S. Pop of Jeffrey S.

Pop & Associates, and Respondent was represented by Jennifer L. Reynaud of the U.S.

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