James Gill v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2023)

James Gill filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 15, 2020, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 16, 2019. Mr.

Gill alleged he received the vaccine in the United States, experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement. Respondent denied that Mr.

Gill sustained a Table injury for GBS, denied that the flu vaccine caused his GBS or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on March 24, 2023, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision. Mr.

Gill was awarded a lump sum of $48,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a).