David Fenster v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2019)

David Fenster filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 9, 2016, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with residual effects after receiving an influenza vaccine and a Pneumovax vaccine on August 19, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused Mr.

Fenster's GBS or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the issues and award compensation.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $150,000.00 to Mr. Fenster, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.

The Special Master adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation accordingly, ordering judgment to be entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation. The case was resolved via stipulation, with the respondent denying causation but agreeing to compensation.