{"package_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00556","decision_granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_12-vv-00556-1","petitioner_identifier":"David Pokorny","is_minor":null,"age_at_vaccination":null,"age_unit_raw":null,"vaccine_type":"influenza","vaccination_date":"2010-08-30","condition_raw":"Guillain-Barré syndrome","condition_category":"GBS","autism_spectrum_adjacent":0,"outcome":"dismissed","award_amount_usd":null,"decision_date":"2014-08-26","extraction_version":"gemini-v2","extracted_at":"2026-04-30T04:37:59.965142+00:00","number_of_concurrent_vaccines":1,"dose_number":null,"time_to_onset_days":null,"theory_of_causation":"Petitioner David Pokorny alleged that an influenza vaccine received on August 30, 2010, caused Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The petition was filed on August 30, 2012. On July 28, 2014, Petitioner moved for dismissal, acknowledging an inability to prove entitlement to compensation. The Special Master's decision noted the absence of evidence of a \"Table Injury\" and insufficient evidence, including lack of a medical expert's opinion, to prove the alleged injuries were vaccine-caused. The case was dismissed for insufficient proof by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on July 28, 2014. Attorneys' fees and costs were stipulated at $37,018.49, payable jointly to Petitioner and counsel Laurence F. Padway (Law Offices of Laurence F. Padway), with Respondent not objecting. Petitioner incurred no out-of-pocket costs. Respondent's counsel was Claudia B. Gangi.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2012-08-30","case_summary":"David Pokorny filed a petition on August 30, 2012, alleging that an influenza vaccination he received on August 30, 2010, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The petition was filed in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. After approximately two years of gathering relevant medical records, the petitioner filed a motion on July 28, 2014, seeking a decision to dismiss their petition. The petitioner indicated that an investigation into the facts and science supporting their claim had demonstrated an inability to prove entitlement to compensation under the Vaccine Program. To receive compensation, a petitioner must prove either a \"Table Injury\" corresponding to a vaccination or an injury actually caused by a vaccine. The public decision does not describe any evidence that the petitioner suffered a \"Table Injury.\" Furthermore, the record did not contain a medical expert's opinion or other persuasive evidence indicating that Mr. Pokorny's alleged injuries were vaccine-caused. The public decision notes that under the Vaccine Act, a petitioner cannot receive an award based solely on their claims; the petition must be supported by medical records or a competent physician's opinion. As there was insufficient evidence in the record for Mr. Pokorny to meet his burden of proof, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued the decision dismissing the case on July 28, 2014. Subsequently, on July 28, 2014, the parties filed a joint stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs. The parties stipulated that the petitioner's counsel should receive a lump sum of $37,018.49, payable jointly to the petitioner and his counsel, Laurence F. Padway of the Law Offices of Laurence F. Padway. Respondent did not object to this amount. The petitioner also filed a statement indicating he had incurred no reimbursable costs. Special Master Corcoran approved the requested amount for attorneys' fees and costs as reasonable and ordered that judgment be entered accordingly. Petitioner's counsel was Laurence F. Padway, and respondent's counsel was Claudia B. Gangi.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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