Chloe Baisden v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 19, 2023, Chloe Baisden filed a petition alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in an October 15, 2024 Rule 4(c) report, and Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found Ms. Baisden entitled to compensation on October 29, 2024.
The public entitlement ruling does not describe the first neurologic symptoms, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual limitations. On January 7, 2026, the Chief Special Master adopted respondent's damages proffer.
Ms. Baisden was awarded $167,500.00 for pain and suffering, $353.25 for unreimbursed expenses, and $6,052.73 for lost earnings, for a total of $173,905.98.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 13, 2022 causing GBS; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings do not provide neurologic treatment chronology. Award $167,500 pain/suffering + $353.25 expenses + $6,052.73 lost earnings = $173,905.98. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition October 19, 2023; damages January 7, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01839