George Japaridze v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain- Barré syndrome (GBS) (2022)

George Japaridze filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 6, 2020, alleging he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on August 3, 2018. The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, and Mr.

Japaridze claimed residual effects from the GBS for more than six months. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 7, 2022, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision.

The award includes a lump sum of $316,851.16 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was awarded.

This compensation covers all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. Judgment was to be entered in accordance with this decision.