Megan Fetterman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barre Syndrome (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Megan Fetterman filed a petition on October 2, 2020, alleging she developed Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on December 19, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused her injury.
The parties reached a settlement, agreeing that the respondent would pay Ms. Fetterman a lump sum of $7,500.00 as compensation for all damages.
Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation. The decision on the joint stipulation was issued on November 27, 2023.
The public decision does not describe the petitioner's counsel, respondent's counsel, the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, or any expert testimony. The theory of causation is not detailed in the public decision.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Megan Fetterman alleged Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccine on December 19, 2017. Respondent denied causation. The parties stipulated to a settlement. The Special Master adopted the stipulation and awarded $7,500.00 as a lump sum. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, mechanism, or any expert testimony. The decision was issued by Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth on November 27, 2023. Petitioner's counsel was Mark P. Schloegel, Esq., and respondent's counsel was Rachelle Bishop, Esq.