Doreen Dileo v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2018)

On December 13, 2016, Doreen Dileo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Petitioner alleged that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 22, 2015, and that she experienced residual effects from the GBS for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccination caused petitioner's alleged GBS or any other injury. The parties, maintaining their respective positions, reached a joint stipulation to settle the case.

The stipulation awarded Doreen Dileo a lump sum of $21,814.50, payable by check to the petitioner. This amount represents all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, ordering judgment to be entered in accordance with its terms.

The decision was issued on October 3, 2018. Petitioner was represented by Nancy R.

Meyers, and respondent was represented by Ilene C. Albala.