Cathy Ann Kallman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 21, 2024, Cathy Ann Kallman filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 22, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. She alleged a Table flu-GBS injury with onset within three to forty-two days and residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent conceded entitlement on March 3, 2025, stating that Ms. Kallman satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS after seasonal flu vaccination and that no apparent alternative cause had been identified.
Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on March 5, 2025. The public entitlement and damages documents do not describe the first neurologic symptom, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or functional course.
Damages were resolved by proffer. On April 30, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $146,836.00 as a lump sum through counsel, consisting of $145,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,836.00 for past unreimbursed expenses.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine September 22, 2023; Table GBS with onset alleged 3-42 days post-vaccination and no apparent alternative cause. COMPENSATED after respondent concession. Public text lacks detailed GBS clinical course. Entitlement March 5, 2025; damages April 30, 2025. Award $146,836.00 = $145,000.00 pain/suffering + $1,836.00 expenses. Petition filed August 21, 2024.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01289