George L. Hastings Jr.

Special Master (retired) U.S. Court of Federal Claims · Office of Special Masters Last verified
Cases decided
95
Comp rate
17%
Total paid
$2.1M
Tenure
1993–2025
George L. Hastings Jr. served as a Special Master in the Vaccine Program. His decisions in this corpus span early VICP cases through later omnibus and autism-related proceedings.

Decision pattern

Kids vs adults compensation rate
Minors
5%60 cases
Adults
43%7 cases
Adults compensated 38 pts more often than minors
Comp rate — minors
5%
3 of 60 pediatric petitions
vs program 34% -29pt
Comp rate — adults
43%
3 of 7 adult petitions
vs program 65% -22pt
Median compensated award
$125K
half of awards above, half below
vs program $80K

Comp rate by condition

Comp rate by vaccine

FiledFinal judgementPetitionerAttorneyFirm Age at VaccinationVaccineCondition OutcomeSpecial MasterAward
–2025-06-26William Yates HazlehurstRolf G.S. HazlehurstChildren’s Health Defense1.0yMMRautismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2006-05-082017-11-22J.H.John F. McHughLaw Office of John McHugh9moinfluenza (two half-doses, pedneurological degeneration, loss of motor skills and body condeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2011-11-152017-09-01W.R.Clifford J. ShoemakerVienna2moPediarix (DTaP/Hep B/IPV), Hibautism spectrum disorder; alleged encephalopathy, developmendeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2017-04-202017-08-18Christopher Wynnnot in record––––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-10-272017-08-17Marc MeyerAlison H. HaskinsMaglio Christopher and Toale, PA–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2017-03-202017-08-14Patricia LopezOmar Rosales––influenzadizziness, anxiety and depression, SIRVAdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-10-062017-08-02Nicole MackeyBradley S. FreedbergBrad Freedberg Attorney at Law–influenzaParsonage Turner Syndrome, shoulder injury related to flu vacompensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$100,000
2016-09-012017-07-21Darla ShafferKenneth R. BehrendBehrend Law Group, LLC–influenzaComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$227,018
2016-10-252017-07-19Don LewisAlison H. HaskinsMaglio Christopher and Toale, PA–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2017-01-042017-06-27Edith Marrero-Fuognot in record––––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-07-122017-06-26C.C.Andrew Donald Downing––––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2015-12-162017-06-01Z.H.Jeffrey A. GolvashBrennan, Robins & Daley, P.C.–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-09-152017-06-01Susan ItsellAndrew Donald DowningVan Cott & Talamante, PLLC–influenzaGuillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$165,000
2006-03-172017-05-09M.M.M.Robert KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2017-05-09Leah TyrellHoward Scott GoldGold Law Firm, LLC–MMRTransverse Myelitis, Post-Traumatic Stress, and permanent necompensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$90,000
2016-04-262017-05-04Linda BartonLawrence R. Cohan––influenzaGuillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$255,000
2016-01-062017-04-12Eric MateerAlison H. HaskinsMaglio Christopher & Toale–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-08-232017-04-06Ivanka Phillipspro se––MMR vaccines administered to sencephalopathy and developmental difficulties allegedly folldismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-08-232017-04-06Aprises Phillips and Ivan Phillips, Sr.pro se–1.5yMMRencephalopathy and developmental difficultiesdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2017-03-23Warren K. BaileyPaul S. DannenbergLaw Offices of Paul S. Dannenberg–influenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$125,000
–2017-03-20Amanda Biers-MelcherEdward KrausKraus Law Group–influenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$90,000
–2017-02-23K.J.D.Michael McLarenBlack McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.1.0yMMRautism spectrum disorder (ASD), complex epilepsy, epileptic deniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2017-02-15J.B.Nancy R. Meyers––influenzaTransverse MyelitiscompensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$1,088
2013-07-172017-01-25G.C.F.Clifford J. ShoemakerShoemaker, Gentry & Knickelbein1.3yMMRautism spectrum disorderdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2017-01-23Kimberly BeiningAlison H. Haskins––influenzaBell's PalsycompensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$105,000
2016-01-072016-12-01Lucy DipiazzaDiana L. Stadelnikas––––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-08-232016-11-29Ivana Phillipspro se–0moMMRencephalopathydismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-08-042016-11-10IYPnot in record––––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2016-10-14Tissa AbeyratneRonald C. Homer––influenzaNeuromyelitis Optica and Transverse MyelitiscompensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$339,243
–2016-10-03Michael BoyleRonald C. Homer––influenzaChronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$230,000
2010-04-012016-09-29H.L. on behalf of A.I.deathRobert KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow6.1yFluMistLeigh Disease (also known as Leigh Syndrome), metabolic decodeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2015-11-122016-08-15Michelle LeonRandall G. KnutsonKnutson and Casey Law Firm, Mankato, MN 56001–InfluenzaGuillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$65,000
2015-01-092016-08-08Randall HoEdward Kraus––influenzachronic illnessdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2015-12-282016-07-21A.C.deathAndrew D. Downing–––deathdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2002-05-102016-05-19SRHClifford ShoemakerShoemaker, Gentry & Knickelbein1.3yHibautism spectrum disorder (ASD)deniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2015-11-162016-04-21JANET CAKIR, as parent and guardian of C.A.C., a minornot in record––––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2016-03-242016-04-04Larry Gordonnot in record–––various injuriesdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2016-03-29Robert RowanMaximillian J. MullerMuller Brazil, LLP–influenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$120,000
2009-03-232016-03-01F.H.not in record–––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2007-11-092016-01-21B.G.S.Barrett J. Clisby–1.3yHibneurodevelopmental disorder that falls within the category odeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2004-07-062016-01-19DACClifford Shoemaker, Thao Ho, Harry G. Potter–7moDTPautism spectrum disorderdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-02-252015-11-03HHMichael L. CaveCave Law Firm6moDTaPneurodevelopmental disorderdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2009-07-242015-10-08DCSRobert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2006-11-272015-09-14RCBRichard GageRichard Gage, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2007-11-192015-08-19PETER and CHERIE NUTTALL, as the legal representatives of their minor son, N.N.Curtis R. WebbCurtis R. Webb, Attorney at Law4.2yMMRsevere neurologic disorder, diagnosed as childhood disintegrdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2004-12-132015-07-08A.S.Robert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-08-132015-06-26BTBJohn McHughLaw Office of John McHugh––autism spectrum disorder (ASD)deniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2009-02-052015-06-16CCRobert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2007-01-192015-05-27LDPatricia A. FinnPatricia A. Finn, P.C.1.0yvaricellaautism and related conditionsdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2004-03-122015-05-14N.B.Clifford ShoemakerShoemaker, Gentry & Knickelbein1.0yMMRautism spectrum disorderdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2014-08-222015-04-29J.B.Andrew D. DowningHennelly & Steadman, PLC; Vann Cott & Talamante, PLLC––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2007-01-192015-04-20JDHerbert WaichmanParker Waichman LLP1.0yvaricellaautism spectrum disorderdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-01-012015-04-20Scott et al.not in record––––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2006-11-272015-03-11V.B.Richard GageRichard Gage, P.C.1.9y–autism spectrum disorderdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-11-042015-02-09B.C.L.Sheila BjorklundLommen Abdo Law Firm7.2yinfluenzaautism spectrum disorder (ASD) / pervasive developmental disdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-01-142014-12-08JGpro se–1.0yMMRautism spectrum disorder (ASD)dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-12-232014-11-12T.R.A.Robert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2010-11-172014-11-12A.H.Robert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2009-08-112014-09-23Charlotte Jacunskinot in record–51.0yinfluenzachronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)deniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2009-01-162014-09-08Amy CrutchfieldJohn F. McHughLaw Office of John McHugh35.0yMMRType 1 diabetes mellitusdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2007-08-202014-09-03B.T.G.Robert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2006-03-032014-08-20W.O.J.Robert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.––AutismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2014-07-21A.Z.Michael A. LondonDouglas & London, P.C.––AutismcompensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-10-312014-06-13M.A.J.Clifford J. ShoemakerShoemaker, Gentry & Knickelbein–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-11-172014-04-08RWCLawrence Gene Michel–1.4yMMRautism spectrum disorderdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2003-10-232014-02-12E.W.not in record–––autism spectrum disorderdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2014-01-15STCHarry G. PotterHarry G. Potter–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2010-07-292013-09-12Valeria FloresClifford J. ShoemakerShoemaker, Gentry & Knickelbein14.0yHPVspinal cord strokedeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2006-05-092013-08-22Senon WaltersRichard GageRichard Gage, P.C.–––dismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
1999-08-062013-06-27Sean Austin BrooksdeathRonald C. HomerConway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C.–hepatitis Binjury by a hepatitis B vaccination, which resulted in his ddismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2006-11-062012-09-25William R. Millernot in record–1.3yDTaP and MMRseizure disorder, possible pervasive developmental disorder,deniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2002-12-032011-05-16MFpro se–2.0ymultipleglobal developmental delay with static encephalopathy of uncdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2005-06-222009-12-22Taylor AvilaRobert T. MoxleyRobert T. Moxley, P.C.–DtaPseizure syndromedeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2003-01-312009-10-19Devon StaplefordRonald C. HomerJeffrey S. Thompson, and Thao Da Ho, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C.1.1yvaricellaseizure disorder with developmental delaydismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
1998-12-092009-07-07Michelle CedilloRonald C. Homer–1.3yMMRsevere autism and gastrointestinal injuriesdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2002-07-122007-08-02Peter IannuzziRonald C. Homer–1.5y–autismdismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2005-07-152005-12-30Ryan ReedBen C. Martin–––autism and Pervasive Developmental DelaydismissedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
1995-10-262003-12-16Dilema MorenoRonald C. HomerConway, Homer & Chin-Caplan44.0yMMRchronic arthropathycompensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
1997-02-101998-07-15Jessica MuchnickJonathan P. Sexton–1.2yMMRchronic arthritisdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–1995-07-18Patricia Lynn JohnsonWilliam Charles Carr–34.0yrubellafibromyalgia syndrome and chronic rubella-associated joint pdeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–1995-05-09Anju AgarwalJames B. Caldwell–2.5yDPTconvulsions after DPT inoculations, mental retardation, speedeniedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–1993-06-16Matthew YoungbloodRandell C. Ogg––––compensatedGeorge L. Hastings Jr.$209,161
2015-01-012016-11-01Dealnot in record––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2015-01-012016-08-31KhampoKelly D. Burdette––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2015-09-29M.D.Jeffrey A. Golvash––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2003-12-122014-09-03S.M.Harry G. Potter––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2003-07-072014-07-07Parker et al.not in record––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–2014-07-07M.Q.Robert J. KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.–––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2008-03-242014-03-24Mathis et al.not in record––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2011-01-012014-03-24Brown et al.not in record––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2009-06-302013-05-28Mildred LawrenceRichard GageRichard Gage, P.C.–hepatitis Brheumatologic injuriesunclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2001-06-142004-05-03Manasseh MicleadeathRichard GageGage and Moxley, P.C.1.2yMMRhemophagocytic lymphohistiocystosis (HLH)unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
2002-07-152003-06-13Austin J. Setnesnot in record–1.0yMMR, DTaP-Hib, Varicella, OPVautism spectrum disorderunclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
–1997-01-06Donna WagnerRonald C. Homer–39.0yrubellaarthropathyunclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–
––O'Connor et al.not in record––––unclearGeorge L. Hastings Jr.–