VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01006 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01006 Petitioner: Ami Mechling Filed: 2025-06-16 Decided: 2026-03-11 Vaccine: human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination date: 2022-02-04 Condition: unspecified injuries after HPV vaccination Outcome: dismissed Award amount USD: AI-assisted case summary: On June 16, 2025, Ami Mechling filed a Vaccine Act petition alleging injuries after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations administered on February 4, 2022, April 4, 2022, and September 6, 2022. The public record for this package is limited to an order concluding proceedings. It does not identify the diagnosis, onset, medical treatment, expert opinions, or respondent's medical defense. After no decision had issued within the Vaccine Rule 10(b) period, the court gave petitioner the statutory option either to withdraw the petition or continue with the case. On March 10, 2026, petitioner filed a timely notice electing to withdraw. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted the request on March 11, 2026, concluded proceedings on the merits, and directed that no merits judgment be entered. No compensation was awarded. Theory of causation field: HPV vaccinations on February 4, April 4, and September 6, 2022, allegedly causing unspecified injuries; DISMISSED/WITHDRAWN with no merits ruling and no compensation. Public order contains no diagnosis, onset interval, medical timeline, or expert theory. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed June 16, 2025; order concluding proceedings March 11, 2026. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01006-0 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-14 Pages: 1 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 3/11/2026) regarding 16 Order Concluding Proceedings. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (abs) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:25-vv-01006-UNJ Document 17 Filed 04/14/26 Page 1 of 1 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 25-1006V UNPUBLISHED AMI MECHLING, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 11, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. ORDER CONCLUDING PROCEEDINGS1 On June 16, 2025, Ami Mechling filed a petition for compensation the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa—10 through 34.2 Petitioner alleged that she suffered injuries after receiving human papillomavirus vaccinations on February 4, 2022, April 4, 2022, and September 6, 2022. ECF No. 1. Because a decision had not been issued within the time specified in Vaccine Rule 10(b), a notice issued advising that “that the petitioner may withdraw the petition under section 300aa—21(b) of this title or the petitioner may choose under section 300aa—21(b) of this title to have the petition remain before the special master.” 42 U.S.C. § 300aa—12(g). On March 10, 2026, Petitioner timely filed a notice to withdraw the petition pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa—21(b). In light of Petitioner’s election to withdraw the petition pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa—21(b) (promulgated as Vaccine Rule 10(d)), Petitioner’s request to withdraw the petition is GRANTED. Accordingly, this Order hereby notifies the Clerk of Court that proceedings “on the merits” of this petition are now concluded, but no judgment “on the merits” should be entered by the Clerk’s Office. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 1 Because this Order contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Order will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755.