David Lans Stout v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

David Lans Stout filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on September 7, 2016. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Stout's GBS was consistent with the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS following a seasonal flu vaccination and that it was caused-in-fact by the vaccine he received. Consequently, the court found Mr.

Stout entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for an award of damages.

The court awarded Mr. Stout $171,976.44, which included compensation for life care expenses expected in the first year after judgment ($11,976.44) and pain and suffering ($160,000.00).

Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future life care items was awarded. The case was resolved through a proffer on award of compensation, and judgment was entered accordingly.