Lauren Argiri v. HHS - HPV, occipital neuralgia, manifesting as chronic, severe and long-lasting headaches and other injuries (2022)

Lauren Argiri, a minor at the time of vaccination, received two doses of the HPV vaccine on November 4, 2014, and January 23, 2015. Her parents, Elizabeth and Samuel Argiri, filed a petition alleging that Lauren suffered occipital neuralgia, manifesting as chronic, severe, and long-lasting headaches, as a result of these vaccinations.

The case involved extensive procedural history, including the filing of expert reports by both parties and status reports requesting additional records. On September 26, 2022, Lauren Argiri, having turned 18, filed a status report indicating her wish to dismiss the case and pursue a civil action against the vaccine manufacturer.

On October 11, 2022, she filed a motion to dismiss her claim, stating it was not in her interest to proceed in the Vaccine Program and that she believed she would be unable to prove entitlement. The Special Master granted the motion, dismissing the petition due to insufficient evidence to meet the burden of proof and in accordance with the petitioner's wishes.