Rhonda Lindsay v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome / chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On November 10, 2021, Rhonda Lindsay filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 28, 2020 caused Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The record also referred to chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy in the course of the claim.
The case was resolved by stipulation after earlier proceedings that included interim attorney-fee litigation. The public stipulation does not provide a detailed clinical narrative, but it sets out the agreed damages amount.
On January 5, 2026, Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the stipulation and awarded $446,920.04.
The award consisted of $400,000.00 and $46,920.04 in additional compensation, payable according to the terms of the stipulation. The attorney-fee proceedings were separate from the injury award.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on September 28, 2020, allegedly causing GBS/CIDP; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Public record gives limited clinical detail but shows agreed compensation of $446,920.04 ($400,000 + $46,920.04 components). SM Thomas L. Gowen, petition filed November 10, 2021; decision January 5, 2026. Attorney: Nancy R. Meyers.