Laurence Kratzer v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2018)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Laurence Kratzer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 7, 2017, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 9, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
On May 24, 2018, the respondent conceded that Mr. Kratzer was entitled to compensation, stating that his condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on that date by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. Subsequently, on November 27, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $115,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering.
Mr. Kratzer agreed to this amount.
On November 30, 2018, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a decision awarding Mr. Kratzer a lump sum payment of $115,000.00, payable to him, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).
Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Debra A. Filteau Begley of the U.S.
Department of Justice.