Julie Wiest v. HHS - HPV, other (2023)

Julie Wiest filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, J.W., alleging injury following a human papillomavirus vaccination on March 12, 2020. The petition was filed on September 9, 2022.

Because no decision had been issued within the statutory timeframe, the petitioner was notified of her option to withdraw the petition or have it remain before the special master. On May 15, 2023, Petitioner elected to withdraw the petition.

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