Jean Finney v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

William C. Finney, as personal representative of the estate of Jean Finney, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

He alleged that Jean Finney received an influenza vaccine on November 10, 2017, and subsequently suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and death as a result of an adverse reaction. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States and that her death was a sequela of her injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mrs. Finney's alleged GBS, any other injury, or her death.

The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding a lump sum of $240,000.00 for all items of damages.

Jean Finney received the flu vaccine on November 10, 2017, and passed away on February 14, 2018. The case was brought as a Table claim, and the outcome was compensated.