Roberta Decker v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2021)

Roberta Decker filed a petition on April 26, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ms.

Decker alleged that she suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on October 11, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms.

Decker's alleged injuries or any resulting disabilities. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation filed on February 11, 2021.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court.

The stipulation awarded Ms. Decker a lump sum of $110,000.00, payable by check, as compensation for all damages available under the program.

The decision directs the Clerk of the Court to enter judgment accordingly, unless a motion for review is filed. Petitioner was represented by Kenneth Thayer and Brandon J.

Broderick of Attorney at Law, LLC, and respondent was represented by Claudia Gangi of the U.S. Department of Justice.