Robert Kane v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome and death (2025)

On September 18, 2024, Susan Kane filed a petition as administrator of the estate of her late husband, Robert Kane. She alleged that Mr.

Kane developed Guillain-Barre syndrome and died as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 4, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed December 8, 2025.

Respondent agreed that the record satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table and QAI, that the petition was timely, that Mr. Kane received the vaccination in the United States, that his death was from GBS, and that no unrelated factor was a more likely cause of his injuries and death.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on December 9, 2025.

The public ruling does not provide Mr. Kane's first neurologic symptoms, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, or date of death.

Damages remained pending.