Marguerite Taylor v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2024)

Marguerite Taylor filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 30, 2019. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and that no other action or compensation had been sought for her injuries.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Taylor was entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that her alleged GBS was consistent with the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS following a seasonal flu vaccination, and that the onset occurred within the Table timeframe of three to forty-two days after vaccination, with no apparent alternative cause. The respondent also agreed that Ms.

Taylor suffered the sequelae of her injury for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, a ruling on entitlement was issued on September 5, 2023, finding Ms.

Taylor entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 12, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $168,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Taylor agreed to. A decision awarding damages was issued on May 13, 2024, granting Ms.

Taylor a lump sum payment of $168,500.00.