Richard Imlay v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)

On August 21, 2024, Richard Imlay filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 10, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Mr.

Imlay met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS after seasonal influenza vaccination and had suffered residual effects for more than six months. The public ruling does not describe the first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, immune treatment, rehabilitation, or residual deficits.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr.

Imlay entitled to compensation on August 27, 2025. Damages remained to be determined.