Ryan Hodges v. HHS - HPV, other (2021)

Ryan Hodges, as the mother and natural guardian of her minor child S.H., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that S.H. suffered from various symptoms and ailments resulting from an HPV vaccine administered on August 17, 2015, and December 31, 2015.

The petitioner was unable to obtain supporting expert medical opinions from her treating physicians and retained experts. Consequently, on April 19, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal without prejudice.

The Special Master dismissed the case without prejudice, and no judgment was entered, preserving the petitioner's legal rights. Petitioner understood that this dismissal meant no compensation would be paid and that it would end her rights in the Vaccine Program.

Counsel for the petitioner may apply for attorney's fees and expenses.