Agustin Pino v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Agustin Pino filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 8, 2016. Mr.

Pino stated that the vaccine was given in the United States, that his injury had residual effects for more than six months, and that he had no prior award or settlement for this condition. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Pino's GBS or any other injury. Despite these opposing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Pino a lump sum of $110,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was based on a joint stipulation, and the respondent did not admit that the vaccine caused the injury.

The case was filed on December 13, 2019, and the decision awarding damages was issued on January 13, 2020.