Roy Conrad v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and/or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 25, 2023, Roy Conrad filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 7, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome and/or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. He alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent denied that Mr. Conrad sustained a GBS Table injury or CIDP, denied vaccine causation, and denied that his condition was a vaccine sequela.
The public stipulation does not describe his onset, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatments, or expert opinions. On May 7, 2025, the parties stipulated to compensation.
Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation on May 12, 2025 and awarded $150,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 7, 2022; alleged GBS and/or CIDP. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table GBS/CIDP and causation; public text lacks onset, hospital course, testing, treatment, or expert mechanism. Decision May 12, 2025. Award $150,000.00 lump sum. Petition filed October 25, 2023. Counsel: William E. Cochran, Jr.