David Sazera v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

David Sazera filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 1, 2019. He alleged that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccination on February 1, 2016.

Mr. Sazera claimed the vaccination was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects of the condition for more than six months, and that he had not received a prior award or settlement for this condition.

The respondent denied that Mr. Sazera sustained a GBS Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his alleged GBS or any other injury or condition.

Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on October 16, 2020, agreeing to an award of compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as his decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr.

Sazera was awarded a lump sum of $75,000.00, payable by check, as compensation for all items of damages. The decision was issued on November 20, 2020.

Petitioner was represented by John Robert Howie of Howie Law, PC, and respondent was represented by James Vincent Lopez of the U.S. Department of Justice.