Brenda Slay v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Brenda Slay filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 17, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.
Slay is entitled to compensation, stating that medical personnel reviewed her petition and medical records and concluded that she suffered GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table time period. The respondent further agreed that the claim met the statutory severity requirement because Ms.
Slay experienced sequelae of her GBS for more than six months. Consequently, the court found Ms.
Slay entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a proffer on the award of compensation.
The respondent indicated that Ms. Slay should be awarded a total of $137,704.41, consisting of $132,500.00 for pain and suffering, $802.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $4,402.41 for lost wages.
Ms. Slay agreed with this proffered award.
The court awarded Ms. Slay the lump sum payment of $137,704.41.