Vaccine Makers' Liability
A billboard in Morgantown, W.Va., claims that vaccine makers are "exempt from all liability for vaccine injury and death." However, this statement is exaggerated.
Under federal law, vaccine manufacturers have significant lawsuit protections, including being shielded against suits about design defects. Additionally, a fund is in place to make compensation payments to injured parties, reducing the need for lawsuits.
- Vaccine makers are shielded against suits about design defects.
- A compensation fund is available for injured parties.
- Companies may still be sued in cases of negligence, fraud, or when vaccines are intended for adult use.
- If the complaining party rejects the compensation fund's offer, they may also pursue a lawsuit.
Vaccine makers are "exempt from all liability for vaccine injury and death."
This statement is not entirely accurate, as vaccine makers' liability protections are not unlimited.
Author's summary: Vaccine makers have limited liability protections.