Melissa Heffington v. HHS - HPV, other (2024)

Melissa Heffington filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, L.A., alleging injury following a human papillomavirus vaccination on October 22, 2020. The petition was filed with the Court of Federal Claims on July 17, 2023.

Because no decision on the merits had been issued within the statutory timeframe, the petitioner was notified of her options. On July 16, 2024, Melissa Heffington elected to withdraw the petition.

The Chief Special Master granted this request, concluding the proceedings and dismissing the case without a judgment on the merits.