Brian Cassidy v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Petitioner Brian Cassidy filed a claim on May 21, 2019, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on September 26, 2015. He further alleged that the residual effects of the GBS lasted for more than six months.
The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused GBS or any other injury. The parties reached a settlement agreement, and the Special Master adopted the terms of their stipulation.
The decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, clinical progression, diagnostic tests, or treatments. The public decision does not name petitioner counsel or respondent counsel.
Special Master Laura D. Millman issued a decision awarding compensation.
The court adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded Brian Cassidy a lump sum of $45,000.00, representing compensation for all damages. The award was to be paid via a check made payable to the petitioner.
The decision does not detail any specific expert testimony or competing medical theories.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Brian Cassidy alleged that an influenza vaccine administered on September 26, 2015, caused Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting over six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation to settle the case. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, the mechanism of injury, or name any experts. Special Master Laura D. Millman adopted the stipulation, awarding $45,000.00 in compensation for all damages. The decision was issued on May 21, 2019.
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