Ann Smith v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2023)

Ann Smith filed a petition on September 26, 2023, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ms.

Smith alleged that she suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome as a result of a Tdap vaccination she received on August 6, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the Tdap vaccine caused Ms.

Smith's Guillain-Barré syndrome or any other injury, and denied that the vaccine significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition. Despite maintaining these positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation filed on September 26, 2023.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the file and adopted the parties' stipulation as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Ann Smith a lump sum of $135,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The decision directs that judgment be entered accordingly.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case. Petitioner was represented by Jessica Olins of Maglio Christopher & Toale, and Respondent was represented by Dorian Hurley of the U.S.

Department of Justice.