Laurie Barreiro v. HHS - Influenza, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2021)

Laurie Barreiro filed a petition on February 2, 2021, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered from Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 25, 2017.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's condition or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on February 2, 2021.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision.

The stipulation awarded Laurie Barreiro a lump sum of $58,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all available damages. The decision directed that judgment be entered accordingly.

Nancy Meyers represented the Petitioner, and Kimberly Davey represented the Respondent. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.