Balbina Ibe v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2020)

On June 7, 2018, Balbina Ibe filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on February 25, 2016. Ms.

Ibe stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms.

Ibe sustained a GBS Table injury or that the vaccine caused her GBS. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on April 14, 2020, agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting its terms as his decision.

The decision awarded Balbina Ibe a lump sum of $167,500.00 as compensation for all damages, including pain and suffering, unreimbursable medical expenses, and lost wages. Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Adriana Ruth Teitel of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued on April 15, 2020.