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James Stanfield Awarded $408,125.28 for Vaccine-Related Injury

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James Stanfield, a petitioning individual, was awarded $408,125.28 for his vaccine-related injury under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The award, issued by Chief Special Master Corcoran on June 13, 2025, comprised of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $14,874.86 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $143,250.42 for lost wages. Stanfield, who had filed a petition on December 23, 2022, alleging Guillain-Barre Syndrome as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2021, received the award after a ruling on entitlement was issued on June 9, 2025. The award represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

Key Takeaways:

  • James Stanfield was awarded $408,125.28 for his vaccine-related injury, with $250,000.00 allocated for pain and suffering, $14,874.86 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $143,250.42 for lost wages.
  • The award was issued by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on June 13, 2025, and represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.
  • Stanfield, who filed his petition on December 23, 2022, alleging Guillain-Barre Syndrome as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2021, received the award after a ruling on entitlement was issued on June 9, 2025.
  • The award was recommended by the respondent, with the Chief Special Master agreeing that Stanfield is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
  • Stanfield is a competent adult; evidence of guardianship was not required in this case.

Statistics:

  • $408,125.28: Total award amount for vaccine-related injury
  • $250,000.00: Awarded for pain and suffering
  • $14,874.86: Awarded for past unreimbursable expenses
  • $143,250.42: Awarded for lost wages
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B): Section of the Vaccine Act detailing eligibility for past unreimbursable expenses

Sources:

  • United States Court of Federal Claims, Case No. 22-1894V, James Stanfield, Petitioner, v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Respondent.
  • National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755.
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018), Vaccine Act.

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