Kennedy v. Secretary of Health & Human Services

ORDER

ALLEGRA, Judge:

On March 10, 2011, this court issued an order granting petitioner’s mother leave to submit an affidavit supporting an application to have her appointed petitioner’s “next friend” under RCFC 17(c)(2). On March 14, 2011, petitioner’s sister filed a response to the court’s order in which she instead claimed “next friend” status. The response was supported by an affidavit reflecting, inter alia, that: (i) petitioner is mentally incompetent; (ii) he is cared for by his sister; (iii) petitioner has no legal guardian; and (iv) petitioner’s sister has no conflicts of interest *535that…