Georgie Fletcher v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Georgie Fletcher filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 3, 2015. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Fletcher is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table time period and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause. The respondent also agreed that the claim met the statutory severity requirements because her GBS sequelae lasted more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 2, 2020, finding Ms. Fletcher entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 10, 2020, the parties filed a proffer of damages. The court awarded Ms.

Fletcher a total of $352,251.46, which included $137,500.00 for pain and suffering, $205,709.26 for past and future lost wages, and $9,042.20 to satisfy a lien from the New York City Department of Social Services.