Luis Trigueros v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2020)

Luis Trigueros filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 2, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). He was hospitalized for GBS starting October 21, 2013, and filed his petition on August 25, 2016.

The respondent initially stated that the evidence showed GBS following the flu vaccine, with onset within the revised Vaccine Injury Table time period, and therefore would not contest entitlement. A ruling finding entitlement was issued on October 17, 2017.

The parties then worked to resolve damages, eventually reaching a stipulation. Although the stipulation stated the respondent denied causation, the parties agreed to the terms.

The award included a lump sum of $232,310.35 for first-year life care expenses, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses, plus $1,163.02 to reimburse a New York Medical Assistance lien, and an amount for an annuity contract. Judgment was entered on March 11, 2020.