Mary Flatt v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2025)

On April 11, 2022, Mary Flatt filed a Vaccine Program claim alleging that an influenza vaccination caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. The public stipulation identifies her as an adult but does not state her exact age or the date of vaccination.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Flatt's GBS, any other injury, or her current condition.

The public decision does not describe onset, hospital course, diagnostic testing, treatment, expert opinions, or the biological mechanism alleged. On November 6, 2025, Special Master Thomas L.

Gowen adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded $95,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.