Vincent Tuccillo v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 20, 2023, Vincent Tuccillo filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on November 27, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Mr.
Tuccillo satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table criteria and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS after seasonal flu vaccination. The concession specifically relied on onset within the Table period of three to forty-two days and no apparent alternative cause.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on October 2, 2024.
On February 21, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $212,014.60 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account. The award consisted of $210,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,014.60 for past unreimbursable expenses.
The public text does not describe Mr. Tuccillo's first neurologic symptoms, testing, treatment, or recovery course.
A later August 20, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs only.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine November 27, 2021; Table GBS with onset in 3-42 day window and no apparent alternative cause. COMPENSATED. Entitlement October 2, 2024; damages February 21, 2025. Award $212,014.60 = $210,000.00 pain/suffering + $2,014.60 expenses. SM Corcoran. Petition filed October 20, 2023.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01860