Kathleen Budde v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Kathleen Budde filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) caused by the influenza vaccine she received on October 10, 2018. She also received the flu vaccine on February 5, 2018.

Ms. Budde claimed that her GBS met the definition for a Table injury and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months following the vaccination.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Budde suffered a Table injury or that the vaccine caused or aggravated her condition.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Budde a lump sum of $90,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the program.

The decision was based on the joint stipulation, and the court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.