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The stipulation was adopted by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on January 31, 2025. The public text does not describe the specific medical mechanism, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts supporting the alleged GBS or its link to the vaccine, as the case was resolved via stipulation. The award represents compensation for all damages under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner counsel was Diana L. Stadelnikas, and Respondent counsel was Benjamin P. Warder.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2021-10-26","case_summary":"Timothy Garrett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 26, 2021, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 20, 2018. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his GBS. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on December 30, 2024, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as his decision. The decision awards Timothy Garrett a lump sum of $200,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner. This amount is intended to compensate for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The stipulation noted that the influenza vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table and that the parties agreed to settle the issues of liability and damages. The case was resolved via this stipulation and award, with the court directing entry of judgment in accordance with the decision. Petitioner was represented by Diana L. Stadelnikas of mctlaw, and Respondent was represented by Benjamin P. Warder of the U.S. Department of Justice. The decision was issued on January 31, 2025.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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