Julie Lynch v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2018)

Julie Lynch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2015. The respondent did not contest entitlement, stating that Ms.

Lynch satisfied the criteria of the revised Vaccine Injury Table for GBS following a flu vaccine, with onset within the specified timeframe. Consequently, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Lynch entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages.

The respondent proffered an award of $242,946.96 for lost wages and $100,000.00 for pain and suffering, totaling $342,946.96. Ms.

Lynch, an adult, agreed with this proposed award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Lynch the lump sum of $342,946.96, representing compensation for all available damages, including lost earnings and pain and suffering.