Hazel Palm v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) or, in the alternative, polymyositis (2018)

Hazel Palm filed a petition on August 3, 2017, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) or, alternatively, polymyositis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 23, 2014. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused GBS or polymyositis, or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their positions, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the case and award compensation. The stipulation included a lump sum of $790.78 to reimburse a lien for services provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and an additional $15,000.00 for all remaining damages.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, ordering judgment to be entered accordingly. The case was resolved via a joint stipulation, indicating an Off-Table claim where causation was not admitted but settled.

The total compensation awarded was $15,790.