Teresa Donovan v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2024)

Teresa Donovan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 14, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects of her GBS for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Donovan's GBS or her current condition.

Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The stipulation noted that the influenza vaccine is on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as her decision, awarding Ms. Donovan a lump sum of $100,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs.

Ms. Donovan released the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from all claims related to the flu vaccination.