George M. Gavin v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2017)

George M. Gavin filed a petition on August 4, 2016, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on September 16, 2013.

He further claimed 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.

Gavin's GBS or any other injuries. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on August 3, 2017.

The stipulation proposed an award of compensation to Mr. Gavin.

Based on the review of the file and the parties' agreement, the Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Gavin a lump sum of $75,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The Special Master approved this award, and judgment was to be entered accordingly.