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Petitioner Withdraws National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Claim

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The United States Court of Federal Claims has issued an opinion granting the request of petitioner Kaley Stockton to withdraw her claim from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This decision was made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa--21(b) and Vaccine Rule 10(d). Stockton had filed a petition for compensation on October 24, 2024, alleging injuries sustained after receiving a human papillomavirus vaccination on November 1, 2022. Following the withdrawal, the court notified the Clerk of Court that proceedings on the merits of the petition are now concluded, but no judgment should be entered.

Key Takeaways:

  • The petitioner, Kaley Stockton, filed a petition for compensation from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 24, 2024.
  • Stockton alleged injuries sustained after receiving a human papillomavirus vaccination on November 1, 2022.
  • The court granted the petitioner's request to withdraw her claim in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa--21(b) and Vaccine Rule 10(d).
  • The Clerk of Court has been notified that proceedings on the merits of the petition are now concluded, but no judgment should be entered.
  • The court must make the order publicly accessible, including on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website and at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002.
  • The petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.

Statistics:

  • October 24, 2024: Petitioner Kaley Stockton filed a petition for compensation from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
  • November 1, 2022: Date of human papillomavirus vaccination, which the petitioner alleged led to injuries.
  • July 23, 2025: Petitioner timely filed a notice to withdraw the petition.
  • July 29, 2025: The court issued the opinion granting the petitioner's request to withdraw the claim.
  • 14 days: The period given to the petitioner to identify and move to redact medical or other information that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.

Sources:

  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa--10 through 34: Section of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa--12(g): Section regarding notices to petitioners regarding potential withdrawals or continuations of cases.
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa--21(b): Section regarding the withdrawal of petitions.
  • Vaccine Rule 10(b): Rule regarding the time specified for special masters to issue decisions.
  • Vaccine Rule 10(d): Rule regarding the withdrawal of petitions.
  • Vaccine Rule 18(b): Rule regarding the redaction of medical information.
  • E-Government Act of 2002: Act regarding the promotion of electronic government services.

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