Patrick Patterson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2020)

Patrick Patterson filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 15, 2015. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged GBS, CIDP, or any other injury, and further denied that Petitioner's current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case. The court reviewed the file and found the joint stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as its decision.

The stipulation awarded Patrick Patterson a lump sum of $150,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. The decision directed the Clerk of the Court to enter judgment accordingly.