David Holmes v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

David Holmes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 10, 2017. He alleged that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused by his influenza vaccination on October 7, 2014.

Mr. Holmes further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months and that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of his alleged GBS.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injury or his current condition. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages on July 10, 2017.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, David Holmes was awarded a lump sum of $200,000.00, payable to the petitioner.

This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was entered on January 23, 2018.

Petitioner was represented by Ronald Craig Homer of Conway, Homer, P.C., and respondent was represented by Alexis B. Babcock of the U.S.

Department of Justice.