M.L. v. HHS - HPV, other (2021)

Sarah Holbrook-Lipscomb filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, M.L., alleging injuries after receiving a human papillomavirus vaccination on January 23, 2018. The petition was filed on October 19, 2021.

Because a decision had not been issued within the time specified by Vaccine Rule 10(b), the petitioner was notified of the option to withdraw the petition or have it remain before the special master. On October 19, 2021, the petitioner timely filed a notice to withdraw the petition.

The Chief Special Master granted the request to withdraw, and the proceedings on the merits were concluded. No judgment on the merits was entered.