Hugh Allen Gregory v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 7, 2023, Hugh Allen Gregory filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 17, 2020 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. He also alleged that he received the vaccine in the United States and had residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, stating that Mr. Gregory satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS: onset occurred within the Table window of three to forty-two days after seasonal flu vaccination, and no apparent alternative cause was identified.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on August 19, 2024.
On September 26, 2024, the Chief Special Master awarded $117,000.00 in pain and suffering as a lump sum payable to Mr. Gregory.
The public decisions do not describe Mr. Gregory's first neurologic symptoms, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, recovery, or the fractured vertebra referenced in the proffer.
The proffer identified him as a competent adult. A later August 27, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs only.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine September 17, 2020; Table GBS with onset in 3-42 day window and no apparent alternative cause. COMPENSATED. Entitlement August 19, 2024; damages September 26, 2024. Award $117,000.00 pain/suffering lump sum. Public text lacks detailed neurologic chronology. SM Corcoran. Petition filed September 7, 2023.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01543