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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01711
Petitioner: Christopher Hudson
Filed: 2021-08-17
Decided: 2022-09-12
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2020-09-02
Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 156805

AI-assisted case summary:
Christopher Hudson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 17, 2021, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 2, 2020. GBS is a condition listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on July 5, 2022, conceding that Mr. Hudson was entitled to compensation. The respondent believed that Mr. Hudson met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on July 5, 2022, finding Mr. Hudson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 8, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation. This proffer indicated that Mr. Hudson should be awarded $156,805.19. This amount was comprised of $155,000.00 for actual and projected pain and suffering, with the future pain and suffering portion reduced to net present value, and $1,805.19 for past unreimbursable expenses. The proffer stated that Mr. Hudson, a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on September 12, 2022, awarding Mr. Hudson the sum of $156,805.19 as a lump sum payment, payable to him, representing compensation for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner's counsel was Alison H. Haskins of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent's counsel was Julia Marter Collison of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Theory of causation field:
Christopher Hudson filed a petition alleging Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 2, 2020. GBS is a "Table injury" under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that petitioner met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of causation or name any medical experts. The case resulted in a compensated outcome. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on July 5, 2022, and a decision awarding damages on September 12, 2022. The award totaled $156,805.19, consisting of $155,000.00 for pain and suffering (including net present value of future pain and suffering) and $1,805.19 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner was represented by Alison H. Haskins, and respondent was represented by Julia Marter Collison.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01711-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-08-15
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/05/2022) regarding 32 Ruling on Entitlement, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kp) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-01711-UNJ Document 37 Filed 08/15/22 Page 1 of 2
CORRECTED
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-1711V
UNPUBLISHED
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: July 5, 2022
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.
Alison H. Haskins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Sarasota, FL, for Petitioner.
Julia Marter Collison, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On August 17, 2021, Christopher Hudson 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”), a
defined Table injury, which also was causally related to the influenza vaccine he received
on September 2, 2020. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 1, 11, 19, 23. Petitioner further alleges that he
received the vaccination in the United States, that he continues to suffer the residual
effects of his GBS more than six months post-vaccination, and that neither he nor any
other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for his GBS. Petition at ¶¶ 1,
19, 21, 24-25. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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On July 5, 2022, 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, Respondent believes “that [P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in
the Vaccine Injury Table (Table) and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (QAI).” Id.
at 12.
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_21-vv-01711-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-09-12
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/08/2022) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kp) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-01711-UNJ Document 41 Filed 09/12/22 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-1711V
UNPUBLISHED
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: August 8, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Guillain-
Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Respondent.
Alison H. Haskins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Sarasota, FL, for Petitioner.
Julia Marter Collison, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On August 17, 2021, Christopher Hudson 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”), a
defined Table injury, which also was causally related to the influenza vaccine he received
on September 2, 2020. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 1, 11, 19, 23. The case was assigned to the
Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On July 5, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for his GBS. On August 8, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $156,805.19,
representing compensation in the amounts of $155,000.00 for his actual and projected
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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pain and suffering3 and $1,805.19 for his past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2.
In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award.
Id. 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 $156,805.19, representing compensation in the amounts of
$155,000.00 for his actual and projected pain and suffering and $1,805.19 for his
actual unreimbursable expenses 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 Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.4
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 Any portion allocated for Petitioner’s future pain and suffering has been reduced to the net present value
as required under the Vaccine Act. Proffer at 1; see Section 15(f)(4)(A).
4 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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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON,
Petitioner, No. 21-1711V (ECF)
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. SPU
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On August 17, 2021, Christopher Hudson (“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 Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result
of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on September 2, 2020. On July 5, 2022, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that
petitioner’s GBS case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act, and the Chief
Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $155,000.00 in actual and
projected pain and suffering. This amount reflects that the award for projected pain and
suffering has been reduced to net present value. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner
agrees.

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B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents petitioner’s expenditure of past
unreimbursable expenses as a result of his vaccine injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner
should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,805.19, as provided under
the Vaccine Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). 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 $156,805.19, representing
compensation for pain and suffering ($155,000.00), and past unreimbursable expenses
($1,805.19), in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Christopher Hudson.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Christopher Hudson: $156,805.19
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy 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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DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Julia M. Collison
JULIA M. COLLISON
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 305-0102
Dated: August 8, 2022
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