Timothy Powe v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 18, 2024, Lesia Powe filed a petition as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Timothy Powe. The petition alleged that Mr.
Powe developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a Vaccine Injury Table injury, after an influenza vaccination administered on November 18, 2021. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.
The concession stated that Mr. Powe satisfied the Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation requirements for influenza-associated GBS, including the presumption of causation.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered an entitlement ruling on August 15, 2025.
Damages were resolved by proffer. On February 6, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $211,216.13 to the estate: $165,000.00 for pain and suffering and $46,216.13 for unreimbursed expenses.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on November 18, 2021, causing Table GBS in Timothy Powe; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $211,216.13 to the estate ($165,000 pain/suffering + $46,216.13 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed by Lesia Powe on October 18, 2024; entitlement August 15, 2025; damages February 6, 2026. Attorney: Robert Deniger Cobb Jr., Nahon Saharovich & Trotz, Memphis TN.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01827