Eric Reynolds v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

Eric Reynolds filed a petition on June 22, 2016, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 22, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The case was filed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

However, on June 21, 2016, Mr. Reynolds filed a motion to dismiss his own petition, stating that an investigation into the facts and science demonstrated he would be unable to prove entitlement to compensation.

He understood that a dismissal would end all his rights in the Vaccine Program. The Special Master noted that to receive compensation, Mr.

Reynolds would need to prove either a Table Injury or that the vaccine actually caused his injury. The record did not reveal a Table Injury, nor did it contain persuasive evidence, such as a medical expert's opinion, to establish causation.

Lacking the required support, the petition could not be granted. Consequently, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof, and judgment was entered against Mr.

Reynolds.