Hugh Neal, Jr. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Hugh Neal, Jr. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on February 14, 2020. He further alleged that he suffered residual effects of his GBS for more than six months.
The respondent conceded that Mr. Neal is entitled to compensation, agreeing that he suffered from GBS, that the injury met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, and that the onset occurred within the Table timeframe with no more likely alternative diagnosis or apparent alternative cause.
The respondent also agreed that Mr. Neal experienced residual effects for more than six months.
Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Mr. Neal entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The court awarded Mr.
Neal a total of $123,527.96, comprising $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,527.96 for past lost wages, to be paid as a lump sum.