Jeremy D. Gut v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2017)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 6, 2016, Krista M. Gut, as Administrator of the Estate of Jeremy D.
Gut, petitioned for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that Mr.
Gut developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and subsequently died as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 24, 2014. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.
Gut's GBS or his death. The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of compensation.
The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded Petitioner $502,691.08, payable as a lump sum check to Krista M.
Gut as the legal representative of Jeremy D. Gut's estate.
This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the program. The decision directs the clerk of court to enter judgment accordingly.
Petitioner's counsel was Simina Vourlis. Respondent's counsel was Douglas Ross.
The Special Master was Herbrina Sanders.
Theory of causation
Petitioner alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on September 24, 2014, caused Jeremy D. Gut to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and subsequently die. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused the GBS or death. The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of compensation. The public decision does not describe the specific theory of causation, medical experts, onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, or treatments. The Special Master Herbrina Sanders approved a stipulated award of $502,691.08 to Petitioner Krista M. Gut, as Administrator of the Estate of Jeremy D. Gut. The decision was issued on July 21, 2017. Petitioner was represented by Simina Vourlis, and Respondent was represented by Douglas Ross.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01284