Loretta Dawley v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2025)

On November 12, 2024, Loretta Dawley filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination on November 10, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre Syndrome. She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months and no prior civil recovery.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed on September 25, 2025. Respondent agreed that Ms.

Dawley satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS, including the 3-to-42-day onset window after seasonal flu vaccination and the absence of an apparent alternative cause. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran granted entitlement on September 30, 2025. The public ruling does not describe the specific onset date, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, expert evidence, or damages record.

Compensation remains pending.