Calvin Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Calvin Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 10, 2020, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination administered on October 18, 2016. The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Mr. Johnson alleged that he received the vaccine in the United States, experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Johnson sustained a GBS Table injury or that his condition was caused by the vaccine.

Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 7, 2020, agreeing to settle the case. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Johnson $1,453.16 to satisfy a Mississippi Medicaid lien and a lump sum of $122,500.00 for all other damages. The total award was $123,953.