Patrick A. Frepan v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2024)

Patrick Frepan filed a petition on October 27, 2022, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and its residual effects for more than six months as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 30, 2019.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Frepan sustained GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, denied that the vaccine caused his alleged injury or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite maintaining these positions, both parties agreed to settle the case and award Mr. Frepan compensation.

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

Frepan a lump sum of $245,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the program. The court approved this award and directed that judgment be entered.