Warren Erbsen v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

Warren Erbsen filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination he received on November 6, 2020, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). He claimed this was a Table injury and that the residual effects lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Erbsen's GBS or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case. They entered into a joint stipulation agreeing that the issues could be resolved and that Mr.

Erbsen should be awarded compensation. The Special Master reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Mr. Erbsen a lump sum of $85,000.00 as compensation for all available damages.

Judgment was to be entered accordingly.