Joe Granado, Jr. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2022)

Joe Granado, Jr. filed a petition on April 5, 2022, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a Table injury, as a result of an influenza vaccine received on February 13, 2017.

He also alleged that he suffered from GBS or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) caused by either the flu or Tdap vaccines, or that these vaccinations significantly aggravated his injuries, with residual effects lasting over six months. The respondent denied that the flu or Tdap vaccines caused or significantly aggravated the petitioner's alleged neurological injuries, including GBS, CIDP, or any other injury, and further denied that the petitioner's current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case. Special Master Katherine E.

Oler reviewed the joint stipulation filed on April 5, 2022, found it reasonable, and adopted it as her decision. The stipulation awarded Joe Granado, Jr. a lump sum of $230,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

The decision was issued on June 27, 2022. Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait of Maglio Christopher & Toale, and respondent was represented by Mitchell Jones of the U.S.

Department of Justice.