Denise Heinle, On Behalf Of The Estate Of Virgil Heinle v. HHS - Influenza, acute hypoxic respiratory failure caused by acute interstitial pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis (2024)

Denise Heinle, on behalf of the estate of Virgil Heinle, filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine received on November 11, 2020, caused his death on December 26, 2020, from acute hypoxic respiratory failure due to acute interstitial pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis. The respondent argued that the record failed to establish a causal connection between the vaccination and the decedent's injuries and death, noting the absence of a medical expert report to support the claim.

The petitioner initially requested additional time to obtain an expert report but subsequently filed a motion to dismiss her petition, stating she would be unable to prove entitlement to compensation. The Special Master granted the motion, dismissing the petition and ordering that judgment be entered against the petitioner.

The petitioner was informed of her right to file a civil action within 90 days.