Tara M. Lohman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2019)

Tara M. Lohman filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 25, 2017, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 19, 2014.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Ms. Lohman's GBS or that she met the criteria for GBS on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Despite these differing positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The stipulation stated 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. Ms.

Lohman was awarded a lump sum of $95,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award was made in lieu of further proceedings on liability and damages, and Ms.

Lohman released the United States and the Secretary from any further claims related to the vaccination. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties agreed to the compensation amount through stipulation.