VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00455 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00455 Petitioner: Vincent Ricciardi Filed: 2018-03-28 Decided: 2021-10-26 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2016-11-01 Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 80000 AI-assisted case summary: Vincent Ricciardi filed a petition on March 28, 2018, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on November 1, 2016, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and that he suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's GBS or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation. Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded Vincent Ricciardi a lump sum payment of $80,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages. The decision was filed on October 26, 2021. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Bridget C. McCullough of Muller Brazil, LLP, represented the petitioner, and Christine M. Becer represented the respondent. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Vincent Ricciardi alleged that the influenza vaccine administered on November 1, 2016, caused Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), an injury listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Petitioner further alleged that the residual effects of the GBS lasted for more than six months. The respondent denied causation. The parties reached a stipulation for compensation, which was adopted by Special Master Christian J. Moran. The stipulation resulted in an award of $80,000.00. The public decision does not detail the specific mechanism of causation, expert testimony, or clinical evidence presented. The attorneys involved were Bridget C. McCullough for the petitioner and Christine M. Becer for the respondent. The decision date was October 26, 2021. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00455-0 Date issued/filed: 2021-10-26 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 9/15/2021) regarding 70 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (amb) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:18-vv-00455-UNJ Document 74 Filed 10/26/21 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VINCENT RICCIARDI, * * No. 18-455V Petitioner, * Special Master Christian J. Moran * v. * Filed: September 15, 2021 * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * Stipulation; influenza (“flu”) vaccine; AND HUMAN SERVICES, * Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”). * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bridget C. McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner; Christine M. Becer, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. UNPUBLISHED DECISION1 On September 14, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the petition for compensation filed by Vincent Ricciardi on March 28, 2018. Petitioner alleged that the influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on November 1, 2016, which is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. §100.3(a), caused him to suffer Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”). Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of his condition. 1 The E-Government Act, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services), requires that the Court post this decision on its website. Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b), the parties have 14 days to file a motion proposing redaction of medical information or other information described in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4). Any redactions ordered by the special master will appear in the document posted on the website. Case 1:18-vv-00455-UNJ Document 74 Filed 10/26/21 Page 2 of 7 Respondent denies that the flu vaccine either caused petitioner to suffer from GBS or any other injury or his current condition. Nevertheless, the parties agree to the joint stipulation, attached hereto. The undersigned finds said stipulation reasonable and adopts it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Damages awarded in that stipulation include: A lump sum payment of $80,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amounts represent compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC, Appendix B, the clerk is directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the attached stipulation.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Christian J. Moran Christian J. Moran Special Master 2 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties can expedite entry of judgment by each party filing a notice renouncing the right to seek review by a United States Court of Federal Claims judge. 2 Case 1:18-vv-00455-UNJ Document 74 Filed 10/26/21 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-00455-UNJ Document 74 Filed 10/26/21 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-00455-UNJ Document 74 Filed 10/26/21 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-00455-UNJ Document 74 Filed 10/26/21 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:18-vv-00455-UNJ Document 74 Filed 10/26/21 Page 7 of 7