Holly O’dea, As The Personal Representative Of The Estate Of Dolores Williams v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2023)

Holly O’Dea, as the personal representative of the Estate of Dolores Williams, filed a petition alleging that Dolores Williams suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 16, 2020, and that this injury led to her death on November 4, 2020. The case was filed on December 7, 2021.

Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms. Williams suffered a Table injury (GBS) within the Table timeframe, that her death was a complication of her GBS, and that the claim was timely filed.

The respondent also confirmed that Ms. Williams received her vaccination in the United States and that there was no evidence of an unrelated factor being a more likely cause of her injuries and death.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 4, 2022. Subsequently, on February 15, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $355,022.64, which included $250,000 for the death benefit, $105,000 for pain and suffering, and $22.64 for unreimbursable past expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the full proffered amount on March 20, 2023.