Dorothy Pohl v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2024)

On March 29, 2022, Dorothy Pohl filed a petition alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 8, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's GBS or any other injury.

Despite this denial, the parties reached a stipulation recommending an award of compensation to Petitioner. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $150,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The parties agreed to waive their right to seek review, and judgment was entered in accordance with the stipulation.

Leah VaSahnja Durant represented the Petitioner, and Rachelle Bishop represented the Respondent. The decision was issued on August 29, 2024.