Bonita Rosner v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2018)

On March 23, 2018, Bonita Rosner filed a petition alleging that she developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 17, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Ms.

Rosner's GBS or any other injury. The parties subsequently reached a stipulation to resolve the case.

Special Master Laura D. Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable.

The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Bonita Rosner a lump sum of $169,000.00 in compensation, representing reimbursement for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The award was to be paid via check to the petitioner.

The decision was issued on March 23, 2018. Petitioner was represented by Joseph A.

Vuckovich, and respondent was represented by Jennifer L. Reynaud.