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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_13-vv-00731
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_13-vv-00731
Petitioner: Michael Dolloff
Filed: 2013-09-25
Decided: 2015-12-14
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2010-10-20
Condition: Guillain-Barrè syndrome
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 343851

AI-assisted case summary:
Michael Dolloff filed a petition on September 25, 2013, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that an influenza vaccine received on October 20, 2010, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting more than six months. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, the respondent, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Dolloff's alleged GBS or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to a joint stipulation filed on December 29, 2014, to settle the case. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court. The stipulation awarded Mr. Dolloff a total of $343,851.41. This amount consisted of a lump sum of $18,851.41 to reimburse a State of Iowa Medicaid lien, payable jointly to Mr. Dolloff and the Iowa Lien Recovery Unit. Additionally, a lump sum of $325,000.00 was awarded to Mr. Dolloff, representing all remaining damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or any expert testimony presented.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Michael Dolloff alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2010, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties entered into a joint stipulation on December 29, 2014, to settle the case, agreeing to an award without admitting or denying causation. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation. The award totaled $343,851.41, comprising $18,851.41 for an Iowa Medicaid lien and $325,000.00 for all remaining damages under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or clinical findings.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_13-vv-00731-0
Date issued/filed: 2015-02-02
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/29/2014) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ay) Copy to parties.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 13-731V
(Not to be published)
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MICHAEL DOLLOFF, * Filed: December 29, 2014
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Petitioner, *
* Decision by Stipulation; Damages;
v. * Influenza (“Flu”) Vaccine;
* Guillain-Barrè Syndrome (“GBS”)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND *
HUMAN SERVICES, *
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Respondent. *
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Ronald Homer, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner.
Gordon Shemin, U.S. Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On September 25, 2013, Michael Dolloff filed a petition seeking compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.2 Petitioner alleges that as a result of receiving
the influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 20, 2010, he suffered from Guillain-Barrè syndrome
(“GBS”), and that he experienced the effects of this injury for more than six months.
Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged GBS and/or any other
injury. Nonetheless both parties, while maintaining their above-stated positions, agreed in a
1 Because this ruling contains a reasoned explanation for my action in this case, it will be posted on the website of
the United States Court of Federal Claims, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-347,
§ 205, 116 Stat. 2899, 2913 (codified as amended at 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2006)). As provided by 42 U.S.C. §
300aa-12(d)(4)(B), however, the parties may object to the inclusion of certain kinds of confidential information. To
do so, Vaccine Rule 18(b) provides that each party has 14 days within which to request redaction “of any
information furnished by that party: (1) that is a trade secret or commercial or financial in substance and is
privileged or confidential; or (2) that includes medical files or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute
a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy.” Vaccine Rule 18(b). Otherwise, the ruling will be available to the public.
Id.
2 The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program comprises Part 2 of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury
Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755 (codified as amended, 42 U.S.C.A. ' 300aa-10 – 34 (2006))
[hereinafter “Vaccine Act” or “the Act”]. Individual sections references hereafter will be to ' 300aa of the Act.

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stipulation (filed December 29, 2014) that the issues before them can be settled and that a
decision should be entered awarding Petitioner compensation.
I have reviewed the file, and based upon that review, I conclude that the parties’
stipulation (as attached hereto) is reasonable. I therefore adopt it as my decision in awarding
damages on the terms set forth therein.
The stipulation awards:
 A lump sum of $18,851.41, which amount represents reimbursement of a State
of Iowa Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to Petitioner, and
Iowa Lien Recovery Unit, P.O. Box 36466, Des Moines, IA 50315 (which
Petitioner agrees to endorse to the appropriate State agency); and
 A lump sum of $325,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner
representing all remaining damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. §
300aa-15(a).
Stipulation ¶ 8.
I approve a Vaccine Program award in the requested amounts set forth above to be made
to Petitioner. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the
clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by each filing (either jointly or
separately) a notice renouncing their right to seek review.
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