Patricia Millender v. HHS - urticaria (2018)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
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.
Theory of causation
The petitioner, Patricia Millender, filed a petition on February 27, 2017, on behalf of her minor son J.R., alleging urticaria as a result of vaccines received on October 26, 2015. The respondent was the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The case was dismissed for failure to prosecute on August 29, 2018, by Special Master Christian J. Moran. The petitioner failed to communicate with the court or respond to orders, including an order to show cause. Consequently, the theory of causation, specific vaccines, medical evidence, and expert testimony were not presented or determined. No award was made. Patricia Millender appeared pro se, and Voris E. Johnson represented the respondent.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00274