Steven A. Ford v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2019)

Steven A. Ford filed a petition alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 18, 2015.

The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that Mr. Ford suffered from the sequelae of his GBS for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Ford's alleged GBS, any other injury, or his death.

Mr. Ford died during the pendency of the claim, and his wife was substituted as petitioner; however, the petitioner did not allege that Mr.

Ford’s death was vaccine-related. On February 14, 2019, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, a lump sum of $135,000.00 was awarded to petitioner as the executor of the estate of Steven A.

Ford.