Shawna Troxell v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Shawna Troxell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 19, 2021, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza (flu) vaccination she received on October 16, 2018. Ms.

Troxell asserted that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects of the condition for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms.

Troxell sustained a GBS Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her condition. Despite these opposing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 17, 2021, agreeing to settle the case.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Troxell a lump sum of $70,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The decision was issued on August 19, 2021.

Petitioner was represented by David John Carney of Green & Schafle LLC, and Respondent was represented by Christine Mary Becer of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.