Sarah Morris v. HHS - MMR, other (2016)

On December 3, 2015, Sarah Morris filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, G.M., alleging that G.M. suffered a severe adverse reaction to vaccinations. The vaccines included MMR, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Varicella, received on March 6, 2013, and DTap, Hib, and Prevnar, received on June 11, 2013.

Petitioner counsel was Andrew Downing. Respondent counsel was Christine Becer.

On June 29, 2016, the petitioner filed a Motion to Dismiss, stating that she would likely be unable to meet her burden of proof regarding scientific and medical causation. The petitioner understood that a dismissal would terminate her rights in the Vaccine Program but wished to retain the right to file a civil action in the future, electing to reject the Vaccine Program judgment.

To receive compensation, the petitioner must prove either a "Table Injury" or that the injury was actually caused by a vaccine. The public decision does not describe the specific injury alleged.

The record did not contain evidence of a "Table Injury," nor did the petitioner allege one. Furthermore, the record lacked persuasive evidence that the vaccinations caused G.M.'s injury, and no expert medical opinion was filed to support the claim.

The Special Master noted that medical records were insufficient to establish entitlement and that a medical opinion must be offered in support, but no expert report was filed. Consequently, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey dismissed the case for insufficient proof on July 26, 2016.

The public decision does not describe any specific symptoms, medical tests, or treatments.