Alfred McDaniel v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Petitioner Alfred McDaniel filed a claim on January 4, 2016, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and experienced its residual effects for more than six months as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2013. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused GBS or any other injury, and also denied that it caused petitioner's current disabilities.
The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case. Special Master Laura D.
Millman reviewed the stipulation and found its terms to be reasonable. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Alfred McDaniel $100,000.00 in compensation for all damages.
The award was to be paid as a check for $100,000.00 made payable to the petitioner. The decision was issued on January 4, 2016.
Petitioner's counsel was Glynn W. Gilcrease, Jr., and respondent's counsel was Michael P.
Milmoe. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Alfred McDaniel alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on October 11, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and experience residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to resolve the case, and the Special Master adopted the stipulation. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury. The case resulted in a compensated outcome with an award of $100,000.00 for all damages, as per the stipulation. Special Master Laura D. Millman issued the decision on January 4, 2016. Petitioner was represented by Glynn W. Gilcrease, Jr., and respondent by Michael P. Milmoe.
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USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-01240