Lindsay Walker v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2023)

On May 5, 2021, Lindsay Walker, as next friend of R.W., a minor child, filed a petition for vaccine compensation. Petitioner alleged that R.W. suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving influenza, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B vaccines on November 5, 2019, and that R.W. experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that R.W. sustained a GBS Table injury or that the vaccines caused R.W.'s condition. Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case.

The stipulation noted that R.W. received influenza and Hepatitis A vaccines on November 5, 2019, and also received Measles-Mumps-Rubella and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines on that date, all of which are on the Vaccine Injury Table. The parties stipulated to an award of $125,000.00 for all damages, payable to R.W.'s estate.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation on August 8, 2023.

Petitioner counsel was Bradley S. Freedberg, and respondent counsel was Nina Ren.

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