Hyunji Beatrice v. HHS - HPV, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Hyunji Beatrice filed a petition alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her August 21, 2019, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The petition was filed on January 6, 2021.

After the case was activated for processing, the court directed Petitioner to submit updated medical records and a status report on her current condition and any ongoing treatment. Petitioner's counsel repeatedly stated that she had been unable to contact Ms.

Beatrice. The court granted multiple extensions for Petitioner to provide the requested information.

On May 16, 2024, the court issued an Order to Show Cause, requiring Petitioner to explain why her claim should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute by June 17, 2024. Petitioner failed to respond to this order.

The court noted that it is a petitioner's obligation to follow court orders and that failure to do so, whether due to attorney inaction or the petitioner's failure to communicate, can lead to dismissal. As Petitioner had disregarded the court's orders without justification, the case was dismissed for failure to prosecute.