John Gold, on behalf of the Estate of Norma Ann Gold v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and subsequent death (2020)

John Gold, on behalf of the Estate of Norma Ann Gold, filed a petition alleging that Norma Ann Gold received an influenza vaccine on December 2, 2010, which caused her to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and ultimately led to her death on March 15, 2011. The respondent initially stated that the petitioner was not entitled to an award but later amended their report, conceding that Ms.

Gold suffered from a Table injury of GBS and subsequent death following the influenza vaccine. The respondent found that the timing of symptom onset was within the Table parameters and that her sequelae resulted in death.

The Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement consistent with the respondent's concession, finding that the petitioner was entitled to compensation. The case then proceeded to the damages phase, where the parties stipulated to an award.

The Special Master awarded a lump sum of $391,750.00, which included $141,750.00 for pain and suffering and the statutory death benefit of $250,000.00, payable to the estate.