Jeff Curran v. HHS - HPV, other (2016)

Jeff Curran filed a petition on February 10, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that Mr.

Curran experienced an adverse reaction after receiving the HPV vaccine in August 2012. The case involved multiple extensions for the parties to file outstanding medical records and a joint status report.

On February 8, 2016, Mr. Curran filed an unopposed motion to dismiss his petition, stating that he anticipated he was unlikely to meet his burden of proof and wished to pursue civil action in the future, requesting dismissal to avoid wasting judicial resources.

Respondent did not object to the dismissal. Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran noted that the record lacked sufficient evidence to establish a "Table Injury" or that the alleged injury was actually caused by the vaccination, and that no expert opinion was offered to support the claim. The Special Master found that the evidence in the record was insufficient for Mr.

Curran to meet his burden of proof. Consequently, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof, and the Clerk was ordered to enter judgment accordingly.

Petitioner was represented by Andrew D. Downing of Van Cott & Talamante, PLLC, and Respondent was represented by Debra Begley of the U.S.

Department of Justice.