Duane F. Pomeroy v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

Duane F. Pomeroy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 21, 2020.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Pomeroy is entitled to compensation, agreeing that his condition met the criteria for a GBS Table injury.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on July 1, 2024, finding Mr. Pomeroy entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 3, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Mr. Pomeroy agreed to.

The court awarded Mr. Pomeroy a total of $140,301.14.

This amount includes $127,500.00 for pain and suffering, $841.81 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $11,959.33 for past lost wages. The award was made as a lump sum payment to Mr.

Pomeroy, who is a competent adult.