David Romero v. HHS - Hepatitis B, cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, kidney failure, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, pneumonia, meningoencephalitis, seizures, edema in the bilateral lower extremities, palpable purpura, glomerulonephritis, enlarged spleen, anemia, nose bleeds, pancytopenia, chronic thrombocytopenia, pulmonary edema, psychosis, diplopia, hemoptysis, dyspnea, bronchiolitis, pneumonitis, sepsis, pseudomonas bacteremia, neutropenia, leukopenia, mood changes, and neurocognitive disorder (2018)

David Romero filed a petition on January 28, 2016, alleging that he suffered numerous serious medical conditions, including cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, kidney failure, congestive heart failure, meningoencephalitis, seizures, and neurocognitive disorder, as a result of Hepatitis B vaccinations received on April 22, 2014, and May 22, 2014. The case was actively being pursued, and settlement discussions were underway, when Mr.

Romero passed away on September 3, 2017. His counsel reported that Mr.

Romero's daughter, Veronica Gonzalez, who was the sole beneficiary, declined to pursue the claim or serve as the administratrix of his estate. Consequently, there was no petitioner to prosecute the claim further.

Respondent filed a motion to dismiss, which Petitioner's counsel did not oppose. The Special Master dismissed the case on January 4, 2018, for failure to prosecute, as there was no longer a petitioner to continue the action.