Vicki Lipka v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On May 5, 2025, Vicki Lipka filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 14, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. The public ruling identifies her as an adult petitioner but does not state her exact age.
Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms. Lipka's GBS onset occurred within the Vaccine Injury Table interval of 3 to 42 days after vaccination and that no apparent alternative cause had been identified.
The public ruling does not describe the first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic studies, hospitalization, treatment, or ongoing residual problems. On October 31, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Ms.
Lipka entitled to compensation. Damages had not yet been awarded in the public text reviewed.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine October 14, 2023 causing Table GBS in adult petitioner. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED; damages pending. Respondent conceded onset within 3-42 days and no apparent alternative cause. Public ruling lacks symptom, testing, treatment, and residual detail. CSM Corcoran October 31, 2025. Petition filed May 5, 2025. Attorney Nathan Joseph Marchese, Siri & Glimstad.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00769