Amy Turner v. HHS - HPV, amenorrhea and ovarian failure (2024)

Amy Turner filed a petition alleging that she suffered from vaccine-induced amenorrhea and ovarian failure as a result of an HPV vaccination received on January 5, 2017. The petition was filed on January 3, 2020.

Respondent recommended against compensation. Over several years, both parties submitted expert reports.

The court discussed issues related to Petitioner's potential Hashimoto's thyroiditis diagnosis and alternate causation. Ultimately, Petitioner moved for a decision dismissing the petition, stating she understood this would result in a judgment against her and that she intended to elect to reject the Vaccine Program judgment and file a civil action.

The court noted that to receive compensation, Petitioner must prove either a Table Injury or that the injury was actually caused by the vaccine. Petitioner did not assert a Table claim and the record did not contain persuasive evidence that her injuries were caused-in-fact by the HPV vaccination.

The court found the medical record insufficient to prove Petitioner's claim and dismissed the case for insufficient proof. Judgment was entered accordingly.