Shanna Kristine Brown v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Shanna Kristine Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 31, 2017, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 16, 2015. She claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States, that her injury resulted in residual effects for more than six months, and that she had no prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused or aggravated her alleged injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 18, 2017, agreeing to an award of compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Shanna Kristine Brown was awarded a lump sum of $138,819.14, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation.