Carl Haught v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Carl Haught filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 12, 2017. The petition stated that the vaccination occurred in the United States, that Mr.

Haught experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition. Respondent denied that Mr.

Haught sustained a GBS Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused his GBS. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the issues and award compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Haught a lump sum of $80,000.00.

This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The stipulation also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs.

The parties released the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from further claims related to the flu vaccination.