Matthew Allen v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On July 18, 2024, Matthew Allen filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on January 16, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr.
Allen entitled to compensation on June 30, 2025. Damages were resolved by respondent's proffer, which Mr.
Allen accepted. On February 12, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $170,345.37.
The award consisted of $163,500.00 for past pain and suffering, $3,514.85 for past unreimbursed expenses, and $3,330.52 for past lost wages.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on January 16, 2023, causing GBS; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $170,345.37 ($163,500 pain/suffering + $3,514.85 unreimbursed expenses + $3,330.52 lost wages). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed July 18, 2024; entitlement June 30, 2025; damages February 12, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01096