Gary J. Hudeck v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Gary J. Hudeck filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on March 21, 2017.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Hudeck was entitled to compensation.

The respondent's Rule 4(c) report indicated that Mr. Hudeck satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, which affords a presumption of causation for GBS occurring between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination, provided there is no apparent alternative cause.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 28, 2020, finding Mr. Hudeck entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 9, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $225,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, and an additional $129,797.15 to satisfy a State of Michigan Medicaid lien.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding these amounts on December 14, 2020, concluding the case.