Jerry Sanders v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2019)

Jerry Sanders filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of his November 5, 2014 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that his GBS was consistent with the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS following a seasonal flu vaccination.

The respondent further agreed that petitioner suffered sequelae of his injury for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 17, 2018, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 16, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $577,548.45, which included $205,000.00 for pain and suffering, $358,551.00 for lost earnings, and $13,997.45 for past unreimbursed expenses.

The Chief Special Master awarded Jerry Sanders the stipulated lump sum payment of $577,548.45.