Lisa Myers v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On March 19, 2021, Lisa Myers filed a petition alleging injury from an influenza vaccination administered on October 4, 2018. The public decision identifies the claimed injury as Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Ms. Myers filed medical records and expert reports, but after two Rule 5 status conferences the court advised dismissal.
On September 16, 2024, she moved for a decision dismissing her petition, acknowledging that dismissal would result in judgment against her and end her Vaccine Program rights for that claim. Special Master Thomas L.
Gowen granted the motion and dismissed the petition on September 17, 2024. The public merits decision does not describe her first neurologic symptoms, onset interval, diagnostic testing, treatment, or the expert opinions.
A later September 30, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs and found the case had good faith and reasonable basis through its pendency.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 4, 2018; alleged GBS/injury from vaccination. DISMISSED voluntarily after Rule 5 conferences and petitioner motion; no injury compensation. Public merits text lacks clinical chronology and expert details. SM Gowen September 17, 2024. Petition filed March 19, 2021.