Jack Benmayor v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome resulting in death (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On May 1, 2025, Susan Green, as executor of the estate of Jack Benmayor, filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 13, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome that resulted in Mr. Benmayor's death.
Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. The public entitlement ruling is brief and does not provide the clinical course, date of death, hospital timeline, autopsy information, or damages evidence.
On March 10, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found petitioner entitled to compensation.
Damages were left for later proceedings.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on October 13, 2023, causing Table GBS resulting in death; ENTITLEMENT GRANTED, damages pending. Petition brought by Susan Green as executor of the estate of Jack Benmayor. Respondent conceded entitlement. Public ruling gives limited clinical/death chronology and does not state date of death. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed May 1, 2025; entitlement March 10, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00753