William Brown v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2019)

William Brown filed a petition on July 18, 2017, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on November 13, 2016, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Petitioner's GBS.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for an award of compensation on May 14, 2019. The stipulation stated that Petitioner should receive a lump sum of $145,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

Special Master Herbrina Sanders reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court. The parties agreed to expedite the entry of judgment by waiving their right to seek review.

Clifford J. Shoemaker represented the Petitioner, and Debra A.

Filteau Begley represented the Respondent. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.