Alba Pallone v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2023)

Alba Pallone filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 23, 2021, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on August 23, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, her injuries lasted more than six months, and no other action or compensation had been sought.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Pallone was entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that her case met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, was timely filed, and that there was no evidence of an unrelated factor being a more likely cause of her injury. On January 19, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms.

Pallone entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 31, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $105,830.00, which included $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $830.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Pallone agreed with this proffered award.

On May 1, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Pallone the lump sum of $105,830.00.