Raymond Motyka v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

Raymond Motyka 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 receiving an influenza vaccination on September 29, 2021. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of the injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Motyka was entitled to compensation, stating that he satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its accompanying interpretations.

Subsequently, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award of compensation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Mr.

Motyka a lump sum of $127,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The stipulation also addressed the release of claims and the process for awarding attorneys' fees and costs. The decision was finalized on November 7, 2024, with the petition having been filed on September 28, 2023.