VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01588 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01588 Petitioner: William Vanjura Filed: 2016-11-30 Decided: 2021-06-16 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2013-12-23 Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 105000 AI-assisted case summary: William Vanjura filed a petition for compensation on November 30, 2016, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on December 23, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition, with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a GBS Table injury within the timeframe or that the flu immunization caused or aggravated his GBS. Despite these denials, the parties filed a stipulation for award on June 15, 2021. Special Master Herbrina Sanders found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded William Vanjura a lump sum of $105,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the program. Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the stipulation, with the parties having renounced the right to seek review. Joseph A. Vuckovich represented Petitioner, and Ryan D. Pyles represented Respondent. Theory of causation field: Petitioner alleged that the influenza vaccine administered on December 23, 2013, caused Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition, with residual effects lasting over six months. Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a GBS Table injury within the Table's timeframe and denied that the flu immunization caused or aggravated Petitioner's alleged GBS or any other injury. The parties filed a stipulation for award on June 15, 2021, agreeing to a $105,000.00 lump sum payment to Petitioner for all damages. Special Master Herbrina Sanders approved the stipulation and award. The public decision does not describe the specific medical mechanism, onset, symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert testimony relied upon for the stipulation. Petitioner's counsel was Joseph A. Vuckovich, and Respondent's counsel was Ryan D. Pyles. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_16-vv-01588-0 Date issued/filed: 2021-07-01 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/16/2021) regarding 77 DECISION - Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Herbrina Sanders. (arm) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:16-vv-01588-UNJ Document 81 Filed 07/01/21 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS Filed: June 16, 2021 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WILLIAM VANJURA, * No. 16-1588V * Petitioner, * Special Master Sanders v. * * Stipulation for Award; Influenza SECRETARY OF HEALTH * (“Flu”) Vaccine; Guillain-Barré AND HUMAN SERVICES, * Syndrome (“GBS”). * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Joseph A. Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A., Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Ryan D. Pyles, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION1 On November 30, 2016, William Vanjura (“Petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation pursuant to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.2 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10 to -34 (2012); Pet. at 1, ECF No. 1. Petitioner alleged that the influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on December 23, 2013, “caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”), or significantly aggravated his injury[.]” See Stip. at 1, ECF No. 76; Pet. at 1. Petitioner further alleged that he experienced the residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Stip. at 1. On June 15, 2021, the parties filed a stipulation in which they state that a decision should be entered awarding compensation to Petitioner. Id. at 2. Respondent “denies that [P]etitioner sustained a GBS Table injury within the timeframe set forth in the Table; and denies that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated [P]etitioner’s alleged GBS and/or any other injury.” Id. Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto as Appendix A. Id. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. 1 This Decision shall be posted on the website of the United States Court of Federal Claims, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347, § 205, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (codified as amended at 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012)). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the Internet. As provided by Vaccine Rule 18(b), each party has 14 days within which to request redaction “of any information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or commercial or financial in substance and is privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes medical files or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule 18(b). 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Case 1:16-vv-01588-UNJ Document 81 Filed 07/01/21 Page 2 of 7 The parties stipulate that Petitioner shall receive the following compensation: A lump sum of $105,000.00 in the form of a check payable to [P]etitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)[.] Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. Accordingly, an award should be made consistent with the stipulation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court SHALL ENTER JUDGMENT in accordance with the terms of the parties’ stipulation.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Herbrina D. Sanders Herbrina D. Sanders Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment is expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:16-vv-01588-UNJ Document 81 Filed 07/01/21 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01588-UNJ Document 81 Filed 07/01/21 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01588-UNJ Document 81 Filed 07/01/21 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01588-UNJ Document 81 Filed 07/01/21 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:16-vv-01588-UNJ Document 81 Filed 07/01/21 Page 7 of 7