Kevin William Cassaday v. HHS - COVID-19, no covered Vaccine Act injury pleaded (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On August 26, 2025, Kevin William Cassaday, proceeding pro se from Hope, Michigan, filed a petition under the Vaccine Program. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran dismissed the petition on September 23, 2025 because it did not state an actual Vaccine Act claim. The public decision explains that the petition did not plead that Mr.
Cassaday received a covered vaccine and did not allege a specific vaccine-related injury suffered by him or by someone for whom he could act as a legal representative. Instead, the petition discussed allegations about COVID-19 vaccines, which are not covered by the Vaccine Program.
Mr. Cassaday sought reconsideration on September 24, 2025.
The Chief Special Master denied reconsideration on October 6, 2025, explaining that the motion did not provide new evidence and did not cure the absence of a covered vaccine or covered injury. The decisions were reissued for public availability on November 5, 2025.
Theory of causation
Adult pro se petitioner Kevin William Cassaday; no covered VICP vaccine or covered vaccine-related injury pleaded; COVID-19 vaccine allegations discussed but COVID-19 vaccines are outside the Vaccine Program. DISMISSED September 23, 2025 for failure to state a claim; reconsideration denied October 6, 2025. No injury compensation. SM Corcoran. Petition filed August 26, 2025.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01438