Cindy Cox v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2022)

Cindy Cox filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 3, 2015. She claimed to have experienced residual effects of GBS for more than six months and sought compensation.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Cox sustained a GBS Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her condition.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Ms.

Cox compensation. The award included a lump sum of $230,892.27 for pain and suffering and first-year life care expenses, and another lump sum of $197,946.19 to reimburse a lien for services rendered.

Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future life care expenses was awarded. The total compensation awarded was $428,838.41.

The case was resolved via stipulation, with the court entering judgment in accordance with the agreement.