Paul Hartmann v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)

On January 4, 2023, Paul Hartmann filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on January 13, 2020 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. He alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that GBS sequelae lasted more than six months, and that he had not received a prior civil award or settlement for the condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Hartmann met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS and denied that the flu vaccine caused or significantly aggravated his alleged GBS or any other injury.

The public stipulation does not describe his first neurologic symptom, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual deficits. On November 13, 2025, the parties filed a joint stipulation.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted it on November 14, 2025 and awarded Mr.

Hartmann $125,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Mr.

Hartmann was represented by Amy A. Senerth of Muller Brazil, LLP.