Anthony Sclafani v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barré Syndrome (2017)

Anthony Sclafani filed a petition on September 27, 2017, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on December 10, 2014, and that he experienced residual effects from the condition for more than six months.

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

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on September 22, 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.

Sclafani a lump sum of $320,000.00, payable by check to the Petitioner, as compensation for all damages. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Elaine Whitfield Sharp represented the Petitioner, and Douglas Ross represented the Respondent.