VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00274
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00274
Petitioner: J.R.
Filed: 2018-08-29
Decided: 2018-08-29
Vaccine: 
Vaccination date: 2015-10-26
Condition: urticaria
Outcome: dismissed
Award amount USD: 

AI-assisted case summary:
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 field:
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.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00274-1
Date issued/filed: 2018-09-25
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 8/29/2018) regarding 54 DECISION of Special Master. Signed by Special Master Christian J. Moran. (fm) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:17-vv-00274-UNJ Document 57 Filed 09/25/18 Page 1 of 4
REISSUED FOR PUBLICATION
ORIGINAL
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PATRICIA MILLENDER, *
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as natural guardian and legal No. 17-274V FEDERAL CLAIMS
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representative of J.R., a minor, Special Master Christian J. Moran
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Petitioner,
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Filed: August 29, 2018
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SECRETARY OF HEALTH
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ADN HUMAN SERVICES, Decision dismissing case;
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failure to prosecute.
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Respondent.
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Patricia Millender, Houston, TX, pro se;
Voris E. Johnson, United States Dep't of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
UNPUBLISHED DECISION DENYING COMPENSATION1
On February 27, 2017, Ms. Millender filed a petition under the National
Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, 42 U.S.C. §300a-10 et. seq., alleging that her son
suffered from urticaria as a result of vaccines he received on October 26, 2015.
Ms. Millender has not been heard from since March 20, 2018, ignoring numerous
orders, including an order to show cause for why her case should not be dismissed.
Accordingly, her case is dismissed for failure to prosecute her claim.
1 The E-Government Act, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of
Electronic Government Services), requires that the Court post this decision on its website.
Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 18(b ), the parties have 14 days to file a motion proposing redaction of
medical information or other information described in 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-12(d)(4). Any
redactions ordered by the special master will appear in the document posted on the website.

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