Jesse Pattison v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 8, 2025, Jesse Pattison filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on December 26, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. He alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that GBS residual effects lasted more than six months, and that no prior award or settlement had been made for the injury.
Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, stating that Mr. Pattison satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation criteria for GBS after a flu vaccine.
The public rulings do not describe the first neurologic symptoms, hospital care, diagnostic testing, treatment, or recovery. Chief Special Master Corcoran found entitlement on August 7, 2025.
On November 26, 2025, he awarded $78,982.61, consisting of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,982.61 for unreimbursable expenses.
Theory of causation
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine December 26, 2022; Table GBS. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement. Public text lacks clinical chronology. Entitlement August 7, 2025; damages November 26, 2025. Award $78,982.61 = $75,000 pain/suffering + $3,982.61 expenses. Petition filed January 8, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00011