Jennifer Durant v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Jennifer Durant filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on September 30, 2015. The case was initially handled by Chief Special Master Corcoran, who issued a ruling on entitlement based on the respondent's concession that the injury was a Table injury.
The respondent agreed that Ms. Durant met the criteria for GBS following a flu vaccination.
Ms. Durant passed away while the case was pending, and her husband, Todd Durant, was substituted as the petitioner representing her estate.
The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation for damages. On January 10, 2023, a decision was entered awarding compensation.
The stipulation detailed that Ms. Durant received the influenza vaccine in the United States, sustained the first symptom of GBS within the Table's timeframe, experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for her condition.
The award included a lump sum of $129,100.00 to the estate for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.