Barry Taylor v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2022)

Barry Taylor filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 27, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that Petitioner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 14, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 3, 2022, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4 report and proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $199,263.93, comprised of $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $59,263.93 for lost wages.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. Based on the record, the court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $199,263.93.