AstraZeneca faces lawsuit for COVID-19 vaccine deaths, injuries
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
1:08 PM – Thursday, February 22, 2024
The UK-based pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca faces legal action over COVID-19 vaccine reactions
A legal collective consisting of approximately eighty plaintiffs is suing AstraZeneca, the UK-based pharmaceutical company, for over 70 claims related to fatalities or severe injuries caused by reactions to their COVID-19 vaccine.
The plaintiffs, who emphasize that they are not ”anti-vaccine,” are seeking additional damages beyond the government’s compensation program, which provides £120,000 ($152,000).
The lawsuits are connected to incidents of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia (VITT), which can lead to potentially fatal blood clots obstructing blood supply to vital organs.
A representative from AstraZeneca stated that patient safety is their top priority and expressed sympathy for those who have experienced health problems or lost loved ones. They highlighted that regulatory agencies have authorized their COVID vaccination due to its safety and effectiveness, with evidence from clinical studies and real-world use supporting its acceptable safety profile. The company also claimed that the vaccine has saved over six million lives worldwide in its first year of operation.
The litigation group filed the first round of claims in the U.K. High Court in December, followed by a second round in January. They argue that AstraZeneca is responsible for the harm and losses suffered in these cases, as they believe there is no fair and adequate compensation plan in place.
Kam Miller, one of the claimants, shared her story of losing her husband to VITT after receiving the vaccine. She expressed her need for financial support for her family’s future.
“I have lost the comfort of having Neil, and I feel empty and very lonely. It is a struggle,” Miller said. “He was the main breadwinner in our family. I don’t want to be going to court, but the money is needed for the future of my family.”
The litigation group also mentioned the case of Lisa Shaw, a radio journalist who developed blood clots in her brain after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine and passed away shortly after. They highlighted the impact on her family, who now live with the loss every day.
Furthermore, some survivors of VITT have been left disabled. Jane Wrigley, one of the claimants, underwent emergency surgery and now has limited mobility due to the condition.
The British National Health Service states that VITT affects approximately one in 50,000 people under 50 and one in 100,000 people over 50. However, the American Society of Hematology claims that the risk of death and serious outcomes from COVID-19 outweigh the risk of VITT associated with highly effective vaccines.
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The legal collective argues that AstraZeneca should be held accountable for the harm caused by their vaccine and that the current compensation program is insufficient. They believe that individuals who have experienced severe reactions or lost loved ones should be entitled to additional financial support to cope with the long-term consequences.
In response, AstraZeneca maintains that patient safety is of utmost importance to their company. They express sympathy for those who have suffered health issues or lost loved ones but assert that their COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by regulatory agencies and has undergone rigorous clinical studies to ensure its safety and effectiveness. AstraZeneca also claims that their vaccine has saved millions of lives worldwide since its introduction.
The first round of lawsuits was filed in the U.K. High Court in December, followed by a second round in January. The litigation group argues that AstraZeneca should be held responsible for the harm and losses experienced by the claimants due to the lack of a fair and adequate compensation plan.
One of the claimants, Kam Miller, shared the heartbreaking story of losing her husband to vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia. She emphasized the need for financial support for her family’s future as they deal with the loss of their main breadwinner.
The case of Lisa Shaw, a radio journalist who tragically passed away after developing blood clots in her brain post-vaccination, was also highlighted by the litigation group. They stressed the ongoing impact on her family, who now bear the devastating loss every day.
Additionally, some survivors of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia have been left with disabilities. Jane Wrigley, one of the claimants, underwent emergency surgery and now faces limited mobility as a result.
The legal collective firmly believes that AstraZeneca should be held accountable for the harm caused by their vaccine. They argue for a fair and adequate compensation plan that recognizes the long-term consequences faced by individuals and families affected by severe reactions or loss of life.
As the legal proceedings continue, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken by AstraZeneca and how the lawsuits will be resolved. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications not only for the pharmaceutical company but also for the broader discussion surrounding vaccine safety and compensation for vaccine-related injuries.
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