Saundra Day v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Saundra Day filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 24, 2018. Ms.
Day stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and she had not previously received an award or settlement for this condition. Respondent denied that Ms.
Day sustained a GBS Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her condition. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.
The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms. Day a lump sum of $50,000.00.
This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The stipulation also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs.
Ms. Day released the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from all claims related to the alleged injury from the flu vaccination.