Cathreen Corwon v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2014)

On July 29, 2014, Cathreen Corwon filed a petition alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine she received on October 5, 2010. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged GBS, its residual effects, or any other condition. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case.

Special Master Laura D. Millman adopted the stipulation, awarding Cathreen Corwon a lump sum of $80,000.00 for all damages.

This award was to be paid by check to the petitioner. The decision noted that it was unpublished but intended for public posting on the court's website, with provisions for redacting sensitive information.

On November 12, 2014, Special Master Millman issued a decision regarding attorneys' fees and costs. Based on a stipulation of fact filed on November 10, 2014, the parties agreed on the amount for fees and costs.

Petitioner requested $5,114.06 in attorneys' fees and costs, which the respondent did not object to. The Special Master found this amount reasonable and awarded $5,114.06, payable by check jointly to Cathreen Corwon and her attorneys, The Law Offices of Kevin A.

Mack, L.L.C. Both decisions were issued by Special Master Laura D.

Millman.