VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01894 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01894 Petitioner: James Stanfield Filed: 2022-12-23 Decided: 2025-06-13 Vaccine: influenza vaccine Vaccination date: 2021-10-01 Condition: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 408125.28 AI-assisted case summary: On December 23, 2022, James Stanfield filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, concluding that Mr. Stanfield suffered GBS after vaccination and met the program requirements for compensation. The public entitlement and damages documents do not describe his first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, immune treatment, rehabilitation, or residual deficits. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on June 9, 2025. On June 13, 2025, he awarded $408,125.28 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account, consisting of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $14,874.86 in past unreimbursable expenses, and $143,250.42 in lost wages. The proffer stated that Mr. Stanfield was a competent adult. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine October 1, 2021 causing Table GBS; competent adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public documents lack neurologic chronology. Award $250,000 pain/suffering + $14,874.86 expenses + $143,250.42 lost wages = $408,125.28. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 23, 2022; entitlement June 9, 2025; damages June 13, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01894-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-16 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/09/2025) regarding 49 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01894-UNJ Document 58 Filed 07/16/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1894V JAMES STANFIELD Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 9, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. John Beaulieu, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Louisville, KY, for Petitioner. Emilie Williams, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 23, 2022, James Stanfield (“Petitioner”) 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 from Guillain- Barre Syndrome “GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on Octoer 1, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, that the vaccine was administered within the United States, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Id. at 1, 5. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling 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 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 (2018). Case 1:22-vv-01894-UNJ Document 58 Filed 07/16/25 Page 2 of 2 On February 21, 2024, 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 Recommending Compensation at 1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury table. Id. at 4- 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 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01894-cl-extra-11101101 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10634514 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1894V JAMES STANFIELD Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 9, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. John Beaulieu, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Louisville, KY, for Petitioner. Emilie Williams, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On December 23, 2022, James Stanfield (“Petitioner”) 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 from Guillain- Barre Syndrome “GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on Octoer 1, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, that the vaccine was administered within the United States, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Id. at 1, 5. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling 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 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 (2018). On February 21, 2024, 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 Recommending Compensation at 1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury table. Id. at 4- 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 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01894-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-17 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/13/2025) regarding 51 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01894-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/17/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1894V JAMES STANFIELD, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 13, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Andrew Donald Downing, Downing, Allison & Jorgenson, Phoenix, AZ , for Petitioner. Emilie Williams, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 23, 2022, James Stanfield 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 9, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On June 13, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation indicating Petitioner should be awarded $408,125.28 (comprised of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $14,874.86 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $143,250.42 for lost wages). Respondent’s Proffer on Award of Compensation (“Proffer”) at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered 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), 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 (2018). Case 1:22-vv-01894-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/17/25 Page 2 of 5 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 Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $408,125.28 (comprised of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $14,874.86 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $143,250.42 for lost wages) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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.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. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01894-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/17/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JAMES STANFIELD, Petitioner, v. No. 22-1894V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 23, 2022, James Stanfield (“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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following administration of a influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on October 1, 2021. Petition at 1. On February 21, 2024, respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report, concluding that petitioner suffered GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, within the Table timeframe. On June 9, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding that petitioner was entitled to compensation for a GBS Table injury. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $250,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses Case 1:22-vv-01894-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/17/25 Page 4 of 5 related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $14,874.86. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $143,250.42. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). 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 $408,125.28, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, James Stanfield: $408,125.28. 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01894-UNJ Document 59 Filed 07/17/25 Page 5 of 5 Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Emilie F. Williams EMILIE F. WILLIAMS Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 305-1124 Emilie.williams@usdoj.gov DATED: June 13, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01894-cl-extra-11101874 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-17 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10635287 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1894V JAMES STANFIELD, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 13, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Andrew Donald Downing, Downing, Allison & Jorgenson, Phoenix, AZ , for Petitioner. Emilie Williams, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On December 23, 2022, James Stanfield 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 9, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On June 13, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation indicating Petitioner should be awarded $408,125.28 (comprised of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $14,874.86 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $143,250.42 for lost wages). Respondent’s Proffer on Award of Compensation (“Proffer”) at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered 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), 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 (2018). 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 Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $408,125.28 (comprised of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $14,874.86 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $143,250.42 for lost wages) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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. 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. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JAMES STANFIELD, Petitioner, v. No. 22-1894V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 23, 2022, James Stanfield (“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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following administration of a influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on October 1, 2021. Petition at 1. On February 21, 2024, respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report, concluding that petitioner suffered GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, within the Table timeframe. On June 9, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding that petitioner was entitled to compensation for a GBS Table injury. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $250,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. 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 $14,874.86. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $143,250.42. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). 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 following 1: a lump sum payment of $408,125.28, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, James Stanfield: $408,125.28. 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Emilie F. Williams EMILIE F. WILLIAMS Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 305-1124 Emilie.williams@usdoj.gov DATED: June 13, 2025 3