Patricia Millender v. HHS - urticaria (2018)

Patricia Millender, as the natural guardian and legal representative of her minor son J.R., filed a petition on February 27, 2017, alleging that J.R. suffered from urticaria as a result of vaccines he received on October 26, 2015. The respondent is the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The public decision does not describe the specific vaccines administered, the onset of symptoms, or any medical treatment received. Ms.

Millender, who represented herself, had not communicated with the court since March 20, 2018, and failed to respond to numerous court orders, including an order to show cause why the case should not be dismissed. Voris E.

Johnson of the United States Department of Justice represented the respondent. Special Master Christian J.

Moran issued a decision on August 29, 2018, dismissing the case for failure to prosecute. No compensation was awarded.

The public decision does not detail the theory of causation or name any experts.