Tomas Paredes v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2023)

Tomas Paredes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on September 8, 2016. Respondent denied that Mr.

Paredes suffered from GBS, that the vaccine caused his alleged illness, or that any damages were vaccine-related. Mr.

Paredes passed away in December 2021, and Renee Paredes was substituted as the Petitioner in her capacity as Personal Representative of his Estate. Despite the parties maintaining their respective positions on liability, they filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding $140,000.00 as a lump sum to the Estate of Tomas Paredes for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The flu vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table, and the case proceeded as a Table claim.