J.Y. v. HHS - DTaP, supraventricular tachycardia (2024)

On September 1, 2021, George and Julia Yauneridge, parents of J.Y., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. They alleged that their minor son, J.Y., suffered from supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) as a result of receiving the HiB, hepatitis A, DTaP, and varicella vaccines on August 17, 2020.

The petitioners were not alleging a Table Injury and therefore had to demonstrate that the vaccine was the cause-in-fact of J.Y.'s alleged injuries. On October 18, 2024, the petitioners filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss their petition.

They stated that an investigation of the facts and science demonstrated they would be unable to prove entitlement to compensation, especially in light of a more definitive diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. The petitioners understood that dismissal would result in a judgment against them and that they would be able to apply for costs.

The Special Master granted the motion to dismiss for insufficient proof, and judgment was entered against the petitioners. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical records, or expert opinions presented.