Dorian Sandlin v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On June 13, 2024, Dorian Sandlin filed a petition alleging Guillain-Barre syndrome after an influenza vaccination administered on October 18, 2022. The public documents state that his alleged GBS began within the Vaccine Injury Table's 3-to-42-day window and that no apparent alternative cause was identified, but they do not describe his first symptoms, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, or recovery course.
Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on January 15, 2025 conceding that Mr. Sandlin was entitled to compensation.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on July 10, 2025.
The later damages proffer identified Mr. Sandlin as a competent adult and stated that the parties agreed to the award.
On September 29, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $125,559.00. The award consisted of $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $517.00 for past unreimbursed expenses, and $42.00 to satisfy a State of Indiana Medicaid lien.
Mr. Sandlin was represented by Jessica A.
Olins of mctlaw, and respondent by Alexa Roggenkamp.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine, October 18, 2022, competent adult, alleged Table Guillain-Barre syndrome with onset between 3 and 42 days and no apparent alternative cause. COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Public entitlement/damages documents do not provide clinical onset date, neurologic course, testing, or treatment detail. Award: $125,000 pain/suffering plus $517 unreimbursed expenses by ACH to counsel IOLTA, plus $42 Indiana Medicaid lien, total $125,559. Chief Special Master Corcoran entitlement July 10, 2025 and damages September 29, 2025. Attorney Jessica A. Olins; respondent Alexa Roggenkamp.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00915