Adam Peek v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2019)

On February 6, 2017, Adam Peek filed a petition for compensation alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on October 19, 2015, caused him to suffer Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Mr.

Peek further alleged that he experienced residual effects from this condition for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused or significantly aggravated Mr.

Peek's condition or that his disabilities were the result of a vaccine-related injury. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation agreeing to compensation.

Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

The stipulation awarded Mr. Peek a lump sum payment of $245,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

The decision noted that the clerk was directed to enter judgment according to the decision and stipulation unless a motion for review was filed. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.

Diana Stadelnikas represented the petitioner, and Christine Becer represented the respondent.