Lindsay Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2024)

Lindsay Anderson, as mother and natural guardian of minor child A.B., filed a petition on June 14, 2024, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that A.B. suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 23, 2021.

It was further alleged that A.B. experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that no prior award or settlement had been made. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 11, 2024, conceding that the petitioner is entitled to compensation.

The respondent's medical personnel reviewed the petition and medical records and determined that A.B. satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. This affords a presumption of causation for GBS if onset occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination, with no apparent alternative cause.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found that A.B. is entitled to compensation.

The case is proceeding to determine the award amount. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V.

Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Neil Bhargava of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.