Skip to main content
· 6/20/1991

Gary G. Bunting, as Father and Next Friend of Bradley Bunting, a Minor v. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services

Citations

  • 931 F.2d 867

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding that proof of medical certainty is not required; a preponderance of the evidence suffices
  • holding that proof of medical certainty is not required; a preponderance of the evidence suffices
  • observing that petitioners do not have to prove their cases with scientific certainty
  • finding a preponderance of evidence that the DPT vaccine caused encephalopathy and seizure disorder
  • “The standard of proof required by the Vaccine Act is simple preponderance of evidence; not scientific certainty.”
  • “The standard of proof required by the Act is simple preponderance of the evidence, not scientific certainty.”

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Newman, Plager, Rich

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.