Corrine Jefferson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Corrine Jefferson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on December 12, 2019. She stated that this was a Table injury, that she received the vaccination in the United States, that her injury had residual effects for more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for her injury.
The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Jefferson is entitled to compensation, as she met the criteria for a Table injury with a presumption of causation.
The respondent noted that the onset of GBS occurred between three and forty-two days after the vaccination, with no apparent alternative cause. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.
Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $29,054.85 to satisfy the State of Ohio Medicaid lien.
Ms. Jefferson agreed with this proffered award.
The court awarded a total of $139,055.00, comprising these two amounts, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.