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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00374
Petitioner: Charles Motsett
Filed: 2021-01-04
Decided: 2021-12-23
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-11-08
Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 130888

AI-assisted case summary:
Charles Motsett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 8, 2018. The respondent conceded that Mr. Motsett was entitled to compensation, as his condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that the onset of GBS occurred between three and forty-two days after the seasonal flu vaccination, with no apparent alternative cause. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Motsett eligible for compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The respondent proffered an award of $130,888.20, which included $127,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,388.20 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr. Motsett agreed to this award. The court issued a decision awarding the lump sum payment of $130,888.20 to Mr. Motsett.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00374-0
Date issued/filed: 2021-02-23
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/04/2021) regarding 27 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-00374-UNJ Document 29 Filed 02/23/21 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-0374V
UNPUBLISHED
CHARLES MOTSETT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 4, 2021
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
HUMAN SERVICES, Table Injury; Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Respondent.
Leigh Rosser, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Mollie Danielle Gorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On April 2, 2020, Charles Motsett filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a
result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on November 8, 2018. Petition
at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On December 30, 2020, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he
concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c)
Report at 1. Specifically, it is Respondent’s position that Petitioner has satisfied the
criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to
1 Because this unpublished ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am required
to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website in accordance with the E-Government Act
of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance
with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information,
the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that
the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa
(2012).

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Interpretation, which afford a petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS
occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no
apparent alternative cause. Id. at 5.
In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-00374-1
Date issued/filed: 2021-12-23
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/23/2021) regarding 39 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-00374-UNJ Document 44 Filed 12/23/21 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-0374V
UNPUBLISHED
CHARLES MOTSETT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 23, 2021
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Guillain-
Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Respondent.
Leigh Finfer, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Mollie Danielle Gorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On April 2, 2020, Charles Motsett filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a
result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on November 8, 2018. Petition
at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On January 4, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for GBS. On November 23, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,888.20,
consisting of: (1) $127,500.00 in pain and suffering and (2) $3,388.20 in past
unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2.
1 Because this unpublished Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am
required to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website in accordance with the E-
Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic
Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the
internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact
medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from
public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered
award. Id. at 2. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an
award as stated in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $130,888.20 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This
amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section
15(a).
The clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this
decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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Case 1:20-vv-00374-UNJ Document 44 Filed 12/23/21 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
CHARLES MOTSETT, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 20-374V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On April 2, 2020, Charles Motsett (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under
the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act”
or “Act”), alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”), as defined in the
Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza vaccine he received on
November 8, 2018. Petition at 1. On December 30, 2020, the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for
compensation under the terms of the Act for a GBS Table injury. ECF No. 25. On January 4,
2021, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to
compensation. ECF No. 27.
Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $127,500.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses
related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past
unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $3,388.20. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B).
Petitioner agrees.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and
the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $130,888.20, in the form of
a check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Charles Motsett: $130,888.20
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court
for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings
and future pain and suffering.
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Case 1:20-vv-00374-UNJ Document 44 Filed 12/23/21 Page 5 of 5
DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Mollie D. Gorney
MOLLIE D. GORNEY
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 616-4029
DATED: November 23, 2021
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