Ernest Ghent v. HHS - Influenza, giant cell arteritis (2020)

Ernest Ghent filed a petition alleging he developed giant cell arteritis from an influenza vaccination received on November 10, 2016. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report stating that the evidence of causation was insufficient to establish a prima facie case.

Petitioner initially indicated he would retain an expert, but later filed a motion to dismiss his own claim, stating he would be unable to prove entitlement to compensation. The Special Master granted Petitioner's motion and dismissed the petition.

The case was dismissed because the petitioner voluntarily withdrew his claim due to insufficient evidence.