Kevin Pickard v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (“CIDP”) (2022)

Kevin Pickard filed a petition alleging that the influenza vaccine caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), with residual effects lasting over six months. The vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, making this a Table claim.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Pickard's conditions.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Pickard a total of $471,733.80. This amount includes $271,733.80 as a lump sum for first-year life care expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and past unreimbursable expenses.

An additional $200,000.00 was awarded to reimburse a lien for services rendered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The award also covers the purchase of an annuity contract for future damages.

The court directed that judgment be entered according to this decision and the stipulation.