Sergio Flores v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2019)

Sergio Flores filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on November 18, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr.

Flores suffered a Table injury and denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged GBS or any other injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Mr.

Flores was awarded a lump sum of $95,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the damages amount, settling the issues of liability and damages.