Laura Haley v. HHS - Influenza, systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), lupus with central nervous system involvement, and neuropsychiatric lupus (2015)

Laura Haley filed a petition alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on September 23, 2011, caused or aggravated systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lupus with central nervous system involvement, and neuropsychiatric lupus. The case progressed through initial status conferences, and respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report stating the case was not appropriate for compensation.

Petitioner's counsel sought extensions of time to allow her to decide how to proceed, and eventually filed a motion to withdraw, which was granted. The court made multiple attempts to contact Ms.

Haley directly via phone, email, and certified mail to ascertain her intentions for the case. Despite these efforts and an Order to Show Cause, Ms.

Haley failed to respond or provide any communication. Consequently, the case was dismissed for failure to prosecute.

The dismissal decision was dated May 22, 2015, and the petition was filed on March 3, 2015.