William M. Corey v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2014)

William M. Corey filed a petition on June 30, 2009, alleging that an influenza vaccine he received on October 6, 2008 caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome.

In his prehearing submissions, Mr. Corey identified Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy as indistinguishable from GBS.

The parties filed a joint stipulation on June 19, 2014. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Corey's GBS, CIDP, or any other injury. Nevertheless, the parties agreed to resolve the case through stipulation.

Special Master Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Mr.

Corey received a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). On September 11, 2014, the parties stipulated to an award of $72,142.00 in attorneys' fees and costs.

Mr. Corey's counsel represented that petitioner had not personally advanced any reimbursable costs.

Special Master Dorsey awarded $72,142.00 payable jointly to Mr. Corey and his attorney, F.

John Caldwell, Jr., of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A.