Glendon G. Dockery v. HHS - Hepatitis A, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) (2021)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Glendon G. Dockery filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 12, 2019, alleging that hepatitis A and B vaccinations caused him to develop Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).
The petitioner requested a dismissal decision on January 13, 2021. To receive compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, a petitioner must prove either that they suffered a "Table Injury" corresponding to their vaccination or that the injury was actually caused by a vaccine.
The record in this case did not contain evidence that Mr. Dockery suffered a "Table Injury." Furthermore, the record lacked persuasive evidence indicating that his alleged GBS was vaccine-caused or vaccine-related.
The petition was not supported by medical records or the opinion of a competent physician. Consequently, Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth dismissed the case for insufficient proof on January 13, 2021.
The public decision was issued on January 14, 2021, and posted on February 8, 2021. Richard Moeller, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Laurie Wiesner, Esq., represented the respondent.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Glendon G. Dockery alleged that hepatitis A and B vaccinations caused Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). The case was dismissed by Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth on January 13, 2021, for insufficient proof. The petitioner failed to demonstrate either a "Table Injury" or that the GBS was actually caused by the vaccination. The record lacked supporting medical records or a competent physician's opinion. Petitioner counsel was Richard Moeller, Esq., and respondent counsel was Laurie Wiesner, Esq. The petition was filed on August 12, 2019.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01170