James Shapouri v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome and/or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (2023)

James Shapouri filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and/or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on November 16, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Shapouri's alleged conditions or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation.

The court reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as its decision. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Shapouri a lump sum of $100,000.00, payable to him directly, and an additional $1,801.45 to reimburse a Medicaid lien for services rendered. This total award of $101,801.45 represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Program.

The court approved the award and directed that judgment be entered.