Nancy Purcell v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

Nancy Purcell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 20, 2019. She claimed residual effects from the condition for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused her GBS or any other injury, and denied that her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury, also denying it was a Table injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Nancy Purcell a lump sum of $180,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation, and the parties agreed to further proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs.