VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00162 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00162 Petitioner: Connie Glaholt Filed: 2021-01-06 Decided: 2023-09-06 Vaccine: pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar 13) or influenza Vaccination date: Condition: Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 90000 AI-assisted case summary: Connie Glaholt filed a petition on January 6, 2021, alleging that she suffered from Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) as a result of either the pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar 13) or influenza vaccine, or that these vaccines significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition. She further alleged that her symptoms persisted for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused or aggravated her condition. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation. The Special Master, Christian J. Moran, reviewed and approved the stipulation, awarding Connie Glaholt a lump sum of $90,000.00, payable by check, for all damages. The decision was filed on September 6, 2023. Petitioner counsel was William Patrick Ronan, III, and respondent counsel was Zoe Wade. The public decision does not describe the specific onset date, symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the medical mechanism of injury. There is no mention of expert witnesses in the provided text. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Connie Glaholt alleged that either the pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar 13) or influenza vaccine caused her to suffer from Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS), or alternatively, that these vaccines significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition, with symptoms persisting for more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation, which Special Master Christian J. Moran adopted as the decision of the Court. Petitioner Connie Glaholt was awarded a lump sum of $90,000.00. The public decision does not specify the vaccination date, age at vaccination, specific symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or the medical mechanism of injury. No expert witnesses are named in the public text. Attorneys for petitioner were William Patrick Ronan, III, and for respondent was Zoe Wade. The decision date was September 6, 2023. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00162-0 Date issued/filed: 2023-09-06 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 8/11/2023) regarding 53 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (dksc) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-00162-UNJ Document 54 Filed 09/06/23 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONNIE GLAHOLT, * No. 21-162V * Petitioner, * * Special Master Christian J. Moran v. * * Filed: August 11, 2023 SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * William Patrick Ronan, III, The Ronan Law Firm, Overland Park, KS, for Petitioner; Zoe Wade, United States Dep’t of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. UNPUBLISHED DECISION1 On August 7, 2023, the parties filed a joint stipulation concerning the petition for compensation filed by Connie Glaholt on January 6, 2021. Petitioner alleged that either the pneumococcal conjugate (“Prevnar 13”) or influenza (“flu”) vaccine caused her to suffer from Guillain Barre syndrome (“GBS”). Alternatively, she alleged that these vaccines significantly aggravated her existing medical condition. Petitioner further alleges that her symptoms persisted for more than six months. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her alleged injury. Respondent denies that the vaccines caused petitioner to suffer from GBS or significantly aggravated petitioner’s alleged injury. 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. 1 Because this decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (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), the parties have 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. Any changes will appear in the document posted on the website. Case 1:21-vv-00162-UNJ Document 54 Filed 09/06/23 Page 2 of 7 Damages awarded in that stipulation include: A lump sum of $90,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents 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 1:21-vv-00162-UNJ Document 54 Filed 09/06/23 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00162-UNJ Document 54 Filed 09/06/23 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00162-UNJ Document 54 Filed 09/06/23 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00162-UNJ Document 54 Filed 09/06/23 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:21-vv-00162-UNJ Document 54 Filed 09/06/23 Page 7 of 7