Chiyoko Miller v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Chiyoko Miller filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) and influenza (flu) vaccines she received on October 9, 2013, caused her to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). She further alleged that she suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused GBS or any other injury. Despite maintaining their positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case.

The stipulation stated that the Tdap and flu vaccines are on the Vaccine Injury Table. Ms.

Miller represented that she had no prior award or settlement for her condition. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision.

As a result, Ms. Miller was awarded a lump sum payment of $125,000.00 to compensate for all damages.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation included a release of all claims against the United States and the Secretary related to the alleged vaccine injuries.