Megan Fetterman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barre Syndrome (2023)

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 2, 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.