Shannon Jablonski v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Shannon Jablonski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 23, 2017, alleging she suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccination on October 5, 2015. The petition stated the vaccination was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for her condition.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 22, 2017, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it. Shannon Jablonski was awarded a lump sum of $200,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages.

Petitioner was represented by Leah Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Douglas Ross of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued on December 18, 2017.