Pfizer sued by Kansas for allegedly hiding COVID vaccine risks, making false claims

Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer, accusing the company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine by hiding risks while making false claims about its effectiveness.In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Thomas County, the state said the New York-based drugmaker’s alleged false statements violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. It is seeking unspecified money damages.“Pfizer made multiple misleading statements to deceive the public about its vaccine at a time when Americans needed the truth,” ...