Michael Lucero v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Michael Lucero filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 14, 2018, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 9, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On June 8, 2020, the Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report stating that he did not contest entitlement, concluding that Petitioner satisfied the criteria for a Table injury. On June 10, 2020, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 15, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued. The Respondent filed a proffer indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $165,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,255.47 for the satisfaction of a Medicaid lien.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The court awarded a total of $166,755.47.