John Strowger v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2017)

John Strowger filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 31, 2017, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 26, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On May 11, 2017, compensation was awarded to Mr. Strowger based on the respondent's proffer.

Subsequently, on June 2, 2017, Mr. Strowger filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting $14,282.00 in fees and $1,960.46 in costs, for a total of $16,242.46.

The respondent indicated satisfaction that the statutory requirements for an award were met and recommended the Chief Special Master exercise discretion. After reviewing the billing records and finding the request reasonable, the Chief Special Master granted the motion, awarding a lump sum of $16,242.46 for attorneys' fees and costs.