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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01430
Petitioner: Claude Bohannon, Jr.
Filed: 2024-09-13
Decided: 2026-04-24
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2022-10-18
Condition: Guillain-Barré syndrome
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 186500

AI-assisted case summary:
Joyce Bohannon, as personal representative of the estate of Claude Bohannon, Jr., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that Mr. Bohannon received an influenza vaccine on October 18, 2022, and subsequently developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The petition further alleged that Mr. Bohannon's death on or about November 19, 2022, was a sequela of this alleged vaccine-related injury. Respondent denied that the decedent suffered a GBS Table injury or that the vaccination caused his GBS or death. Nevertheless, the parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding $186,500.00 as compensation for all damages. This amount is to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account for disbursement to the Estate of Claude Bohannon.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01430-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-05-26
Pages: 8
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/24/2026) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-1430V
JOYCE BOHANNON, Personal Chief Special Master Corcoran
Representative of ESTATE OF
CLAUDE BOHANNON, JR., Filed: April 24, 2026
Petitioner,
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Julianna Rose Kober, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On September 13, 2024, Joyce Bohannon, as personal representative of the
estate of Claude Bohannon, Jr., filed a petition for compensation under the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine
Act”). Petitioner alleges that Mr. Bohannon suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”)
resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 18, 2022. Petition at 1;
Stipulation, filed April 23, 2026, at ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was
administered within the United States, Mr. Bohannon’s death on or about November 19,
2022 was a sequela of his alleged vaccine-related injury, and there has been no prior
award or settlement of a civil action for damages on Mr. Bohannon’s behalf as a result of
his alleged injury and/or death. Petition at ¶¶ 6-9; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent
denies that decedent suffered a GBS Table injury; denies that the flu vaccination caused
or significantly aggravated decedent’s alleged GBS, or any other injury or condition; and
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In
accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other
information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I
agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C.
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denies that decedent’s alleged GBS or any other alleged vaccine-related injury caused
his death.” Stipulation at ¶ 6.
Nevertheless, on April 23, 2026, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation,
stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation
reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following
compensation:
A lump sum of $186,500.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner as legal
representative of the Estate of Claude Bohannon. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This
amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available
under Section 15(a). Id.
I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of
a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to
enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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Vinesign Document ID: 9909BA66-7F51-447D-BB19-E8AC255669AA
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
JOYCE BOHANNON,personal
representative ofthe Estate cf CLAUDE
BOHANNON, JR.,
Petitioner, No. 24-1430V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
V. ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
T IUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent,
STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
I. On September 13, 2024, Joyce Bohannon (''petitioner"), as personal
representative of the Estate of Claude Bohannon (''decedent"), filed a petition for vaccine
compensation tmder the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10
to -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to
decedent's receipt of an influcn;rn ("nu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine
Injury Table (the "Table''), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a).
2. Decedent received a flu vaccine on October 18, 2022.
3. The vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that decedent suffered the injury Guillain-Barre Syndrome
("GBS") within the Table timcframc following the flu immunization he received on or about
October 18, 2022. Petitioner further alleges that decedent's death on or about November 19,
2022, was a sequel a of his alleged vaccine-related injury.
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5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil
action for damages on decedent's behalf as a result of his alleged injury and/or death.
6. Respondent denies that decedent suffered a GBS Table injury; denies that the flu
vaccination caused or significantly aggravated decedent's alleged GBS, or any other injury or
condition; and denies that decedent's alleged GBS or any other alleged vaccine-related injury
caused his death.
7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that
the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the
compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation.
8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofj udgment reflecting a decision consistent
with the terms of this Stipulation. and after petitioner has filed an election to receive
compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l (a)( I), the Secretary of I lealth and I luman
Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment:
A lump sum payment of $186,500.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's
counsel's l OLT A account for prompt disbursement to petitioner as legal representative of
the Estate of Claude Bohannon. This amount represents compensation for all damages
that would be available under 42 U.S.C. §300aa-15(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and
after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to
42 U.S.C. § J00aa-21( a)( I), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings
before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding
upon this petition.
I 0. Petitioner and her attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to
this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable
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under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-1 S(g), lo the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be
expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or
State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §
1396 ct seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis.
11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to
paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(i), subject
to the availability of su rticicnt statutory funds.
12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any
award for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable expenses, the money
provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the bencnt of petitioner as
contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I 5(a) and (cl), and subject to the
conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g) and (h).
13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner. in her
individual capacity and as personal representative of the Estate of Claude Bohannon, on her own
behalf, and on behalf of decedent's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, docs
forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the
Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including
agreements, judgments, claims, damages. loss of services. expenses and al I demands of whatever
kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in
the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or
unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death or decedent resulting from, or
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alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on October 18, 2022, as alleged in
a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about September 13, 2024, in the United States
Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 24-I 430V.
14. Petitioner represents that she presently is duly authorized to serve as Personal
Representative of the Estate of Claude Bohannon, under the laws of the State of Kentucky. No
payments pursuant to this Stipulation shall be made until petitioner provides the Secretary with
documentation establishing her appointment as Personal Representative of the Estate of Claude
Bohannon. If petitioner is not authorized by a couIt of competent jurisdiction to serve as
Personal Representative of the Estate of Claude Bohannon at the time a payment pursuant to th is
Stipulation is to be made, any such payment shall be paid to the party or parties appointed by a
court of competentjurisdiction to serve as legal representative of the Estate of Claude Bohannon,
upon submission of written documentation of such appointment to the Secretary.
15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the
terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity
with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms or this Stipulation, then the parties'
settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion or either party.
16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability
and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended,
except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of
the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly
stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in
this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or
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amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the
items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement.
17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the
Secretary of Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused decedent's alleged GBS, or
any other injury or condition, or death, or that decedent suffered a Vaccine Table injury.
18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder in petitioner's capacity as
personal representative of the Estate of Claude Bohannon shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs,
executors, administrators, successors. and/or assigns.
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Respectfu 11 y submitted,
PETITIONER:
JOYCE BOHANNON
ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
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MAXIMILLIAN J. MULLER HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Muller Brazil Deputy Director
715 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch
Dresher, PA 19025 Civil Division
(215) 885-1655 U.S. Department of Justice
max@mullerbrazil.com P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT:
AND HUMAN SERVICES:
George R. Grimes - )v'ICV\N?,__ie.~~
Digitally signed by George R.
Grimes -516 P-c~
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Date: 2026.04.1414:46:24-04'00'
CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH JULIANNA R. KOBER
Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney
Compensation Programs Torts Branch
Health Systems Bureau Civil Division
Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice
Administration P.O. Box 146
U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station
and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146
5600 Fishers Lane, I 4W-l 8 (202) 742-6375
Rockville, MD 20857 Julianna.R.Kober@usdoj.gov
Dated: o'flz 1hA2b
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