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Kansas sues Pfizer over ‘misleading statements’ about COVID vaccine

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The state of Kansas filed a lawsuit on Monday against pharmaceutical company Pfizer, alleging the company made “misleading claims” about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and the risks associated with the shot.

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  1. FOX Business

    Kansas sues Pfizer over 'misrepresentations' and 'adverse events' of COVID-19 vaccine (opens FOX Business)

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    The State of Kansas has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, Inc. for alleged consumer protection violations related to the company's manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  2. New York Post

    Pfizer sued by Kansas for allegedly hiding COVID vaccine risks, making false claims (opens New York Post)

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    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.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Kansas AG Kris Kobach Sues Pfizer Alleging Covid Vaccine Misinformation (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is suing Pfizer, alleging the pharma giant misled the public about vaccine risks associated with myocarditis and pregnancy.

  4. The Hill

    Kansas sues Pfizer over ‘misleading statements’ about COVID vaccine (opens The Hill)

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    The state of Kansas filed a lawsuit on Monday against pharmaceutical company Pfizer, alleging the company made “misleading claims” about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and the risks associated with the shot.

  5. Blaze Media

    Kansas sues Pfizer for claiming its vaccine was 'safe and effective' (opens Blaze Media)

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    Republican AG Kobach also wants to hold Pfizer responsible for 'concealing and suppressing the truth.'

  6. Washington Examiner

    Kansas sues Pfizer for misleading public about COVID vaccine (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The state of Kansas filed a lawsuit against Pfizer alleging that the company misled and misrepresented the safety of the COVID vaccine.

  7. Legitgov

    U.S. state sues Pfizer over ‘misleading’ Covid-19 vaccine claims – CLG News (opens Legitgov)

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  8. The Federalist

    Kansas Sues Pfizer For 'Falsely Representing' Its Covid Jab (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    Kobach's lawsuit makes Kansas the third state to take action against Covid shot manufacturers for purportedly misleading consumers.

  9. KSNT Topeka

    Kansas attorney general sues Pfizer over COVID vaccine, company responds (opens KSNT Topeka)

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    TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is suing the healthcare and pharmaceutical company Pfizer for "misleading claims" the company made regarding the vaccine for COVID-19.

  10. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Kansas accuses Pfizer of misleading public about COVID vaccine in lawsuit (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    (Reuters) — The U.S. state of 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.

  11. RedState

    Kansas Sues Drug Maker Over COVID Vax—'Questions About What Pfizer Is Hiding and Why It Is Hiding It' (opens RedState)

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  12. Washington Times

    Kansas sues Pfizer over purportedly false claims its COVID-19 shot was ‘safe and effective’ (opens Washington Times)

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    The Kansas attorney general sued Pfizer this week arguing the company claimed its COVID-19 shot was "safe and effective" but knew it could cause bad side effects.

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