Regina James v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 8, 2024, Regina James filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving influenza on February 3, 2023. Respondent denied that Ms.
James sustained Table GBS, denied vaccine causation, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. The public stipulation does not describe onset, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual functional limits.
On March 6, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $43,874.50 lump sum.
Petitioner was represented by Isaiah Richard Kalinowski, Bosson Legal Group, Fairfax, VA.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on February 3, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). COMPENSATED. Respondent denied that Ms. James sustained Table GBS, denied vaccine causation, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. The public stipulation does not describe onset, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual functional limits. Award/status: $43,874.50 lump sum. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed August 8, 2024; decision March 6, 2026. Attorney: Isaiah Richard Kalinowski, Bosson Legal Group, Fairfax, VA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01209