Lawrence Knight v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2023)

Lawrence Knight filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 25, 2019. He stated that the vaccination was administered in the United States, his GBS symptoms persisted for more than six months, and he had not filed any other action or received compensation for his injury.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, determining that Mr. Knight satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met. Based on the concession of entitlement, the court found Mr.

Knight entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties proffered an award of $160,000.00 for pain and suffering, which the court approved. The award was to be paid as a lump sum in the form of a check payable to Mr.

Knight.