Fred Booth v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Fred Booth filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 16, 2016, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 10, 2014. Mr.

Booth asserted that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Booth's alleged GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 24, 2017, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Mr.

Booth was awarded a lump sum of $103,284.50 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.