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Kansas Sues Pfizer Over COVID-19 Vaccine Misrepresentations, Adverse Effects

Jun 17, 2024, 06:22 PM

Kansas has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, alleging that the pharmaceutical giant made 'misrepresentations' and failed to disclose 'adverse effects' related to its COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuit, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, accuses Pfizer of violating the state's Consumer Protection Act by marketing the vaccine as 'safe' despite being aware of its connection to 'serious adverse events.' The case, reported by Fox Biz, underscores ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges faced by Pfizer regarding the safety and marketing of its Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.