William C. Bodie v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

William C. Bodie filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on September 10, 2020.

He further alleged that he suffered residual effects of his injury for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Bodie is entitled to compensation. The respondent specifically stated that Mr.

Bodie satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS following the intramuscular administration of a seasonal flu vaccination. In view of the respondent's position and the evidence of record, the court found Mr.

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

The respondent proffered an award of $109,500.00 for pain and suffering and $731.68 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $110,231.68. Mr.

Bodie, who is a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award. The court awarded Mr.

Bodie a lump sum payment of $110,231.68 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.