A federal judge ruled that Kansas can sue Pfizer in state court over claims of misleading the public about COVID-19 vaccines.
- Pfizer argued the PREP Act shields them from liability, claiming it preempts Kansas’s claims.
- CHD’s Ray Flores and Kim Mack Rosenberg regard the ruling as a major victory.
- On June 17, 2024, Kansas alleged Pfizer marketed the vaccine as “safe and effective” despite known risks.
The case, filed in Thomas County District Court, potentially paves the way for holding Pfizer accountable on a large scale.
Tags #Government, #Health, #Law
Lucem News Editor’s Opinion: Looks like Pfizer’s PR team won’t be able to hide behind the velvet ropes of federal court—Kansas wants answers, and this time, the lab coats don’t get to play judge. Let’s see how “safe and effective” holds up under a local microscope.
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