John Hauck v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 12, 2023, John Hauck filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 26, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on November 15, 2024 conceding entitlement for a Table GBS injury.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr.
Hauck entitled to compensation on November 18, 2024. The public entitlement and damages decisions do not describe the onset of weakness or sensory symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, treatment, or residual deficits.
The parties then stipulated to damages. On January 15, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded Mr.
Hauck $123,209.98 as a lump sum payable to him for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. A later November 10, 2025 decision concerned attorneys' fees and costs only.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 26, 2022; Table GBS. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; entitlement ruling November 18, 2024; damages January 15, 2025. Award $123,209.98 lump sum. Public text lacks clinical chronology. SM Corcoran. Petition filed July 12, 2023.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01069