Kristen Linton v. HHS - HPV, other (2023)

Kristen Linton filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, C.K., alleging injury following a human papillomavirus vaccination on January 9, 2020. The petition was filed on December 21, 2022.

Because no decision had been issued within the statutory timeframe, the petitioner was notified of the option to withdraw the petition. On December 20, 2022, Kristen Linton elected to withdraw the petition.

The Chief Special Master granted the withdrawal, concluding the proceedings. No judgment on the merits was entered.