Edith Fox v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2024)

Edith Fox filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 16, 2021. The petition stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, experienced residual effects of GBS for more than six months, and had not filed any other civil action or received prior compensation for her condition.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms. Fox was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 28, 2024, finding Ms. Fox entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 19, 2024, the parties filed a joint stipulation requesting an award of $110,000.00. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision awarding damages, granting Ms.

Fox a lump sum of $110,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The stipulation also included a release of claims related to the flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine received around the same time, and a waiver of rights to compensation under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP).