Ryleigh Francis v. HHS - Meningococcal, syncope (2026)

On October 31, 2024, Ryleigh Francis filed a petition alleging syncope after a meningococcal vaccination administered on September 6, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in a January 5, 2026 Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Ms.

Francis satisfied the criteria in the Vaccine Injury Table for syncope following meningococcal vaccination. Respondent also agreed the vaccine-related injury met the statutory prerequisites for compensation.

The short public ruling does not describe the fainting event, injury details, treatment, or residual limitations. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found Ms. Francis entitled to compensation on January 7, 2026.

Damages remained pending.