Richard Williams v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Richard Williams, represented by his wife Sandra Williams as trustee of the Williams Family Trust, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 7, 2014.

The petition was filed on April 12, 2017. After reviewing the medical records and consulting experts, the petitioner's representative concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove entitlement to compensation.

Consequently, the petitioner moved to dismiss the case, acknowledging that a judgment against her would end all rights in the Vaccine Program. The court found that the record did not disclose evidence of a Table Injury, nor did it contain sufficient evidence indicating that the alleged injury was vaccine-caused.

The claim was denied and dismissed for insufficient proof, and judgment was entered accordingly.