Kenneth Craig v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Kenneth Craig filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused by his influenza vaccination on October 3, 2014. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

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

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Mr. Craig was awarded a lump sum of $355,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on January 29, 2018, following the stipulation filed on August 8, 2017.