Tony Harris v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2021)

Tony Harris filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 19, 2021, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on December 12, 2016. Mr.

Harris claimed his condition was a Table Injury. The court ordered him to submit medical records and other supporting documents to prove his claim.

Despite receiving several extensions, Mr. Harris never filed any of the required documentation.

On February 12, 2021, Mr. Harris filed a motion to dismiss his own petition, stating that he would be unable to prove his entitlement to compensation.

The court granted his motion, dismissing the case for insufficient proof, as petitioners cannot rely solely on their claims and must provide supporting medical records or a physician's opinion. Mr.

Harris did not meet these requirements and admitted he could not prove his case.