Arnold Comeau Jr. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2021)

Arnold Comeau Jr. filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on February 2, 2016. He claimed this was a Table injury, meaning it is presumed to be caused by the vaccine under the program's guidelines.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Comeau sustained a GBS Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his condition.

Despite these opposing positions, both parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case. The stipulation stated that the issues could be resolved and that compensation should be awarded.

Based on this stipulation, the Special Master adopted its terms as the decision. The settlement awarded Mr.

Comeau a lump sum of $150,000.00. This award is intended to cover all damages available under the Vaccine Program.

The decision directed the Clerk of the Court to enter judgment accordingly.