Bangalore Muniraju v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Bangalore Muniraju filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 28, 2020, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of his September 27, 2017 influenza and Tdap vaccinations. He stated that the vaccinations were administered in the United States, that he suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that the Tdap or flu vaccines caused GBS or any other injury. On August 26, 2020, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding a lump sum of $888,373.24 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. An additional amount was awarded to purchase an annuity contract.

Judgment was to be entered in accordance with this decision.