Jesse Wayson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 11, 2024, Jesse Wayson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on January 10, 2023, caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. He later filed an amended petition.
Respondent conceded that Mr. Wayson met the requirements for a Table Guillain-Barre syndrome claim following influenza vaccination and that he satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation.
The public entitlement decision does not describe the onset interval, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, or residual symptoms in detail. On September 15, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Mr.
Wayson entitled to compensation. Damages remained pending.
Mr. Wayson was represented by Ronald Homer.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine, January 10, 2023, adult exact age not stated, alleged Guillain-Barre syndrome. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; damages pending. Respondent conceded that petitioner satisfied the requirements for Table GBS after influenza vaccination. Public concession decision contains no detailed onset or treatment chronology. Chief Special Master Corcoran, September 15, 2025. Attorney Ronald Homer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00042