James A. Parker v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On April 26, 2018, James A. Parker filed a petition alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 3, 2016.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation recommending an award of compensation, which was filed on January 20, 2023.
Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. Under the terms of the stipulation, James A.
Parker was awarded a lump sum of $130,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The parties jointly filed notice renouncing the right to seek review, and judgment was entered accordingly.
The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or expert testimony.
Theory of causation
Petitioner James A. Parker alleged that he suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 3, 2016. The respondent denied causation. The parties entered into a stipulation for compensation, and Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court. Petitioner was awarded $130,000.00. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00602