Charles J. Street v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2020)

Charles J. Street filed a petition alleging Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccination on November 4, 2015.

He initially provided some medical records and a VAERS report. The court ordered him to provide additional records, including military medical records and prior vaccination history.

His counsel repeatedly attempted to obtain consent for these records but was unsuccessful due to lack of communication with Mr. Street.

The court also noted concerns about the medically appropriate temporal interval for GBS onset, suggesting that onset within 24 hours was unlikely. After numerous attempts by his counsel to contact him and follow court orders, and despite an Order to Show Cause, Mr.

Street failed to provide the necessary documentation or communicate his wishes. Consequently, the Special Master dismissed the petition for lack of sufficient proof and failure to prosecute, finding that Mr.

Street was no longer interested in pursuing the case.