Kansas Attorney General, Kris Kobach, says a federal judge has granted the State of Kansas’ motion to remand its false advertising lawsuit against Pfizer back to state court. In June of 2024, Kobach filed suit against Pfizer in Thomas County, for violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act related to its claims of vaccine efficacy, safety, and particularly claims that its vaccine was safe for pregnant women and posed no risk for myocarditis or pericarditis. Despite this being a question of state law filed in state court, Pfizer attempted to postpone and frustrate the enforcement action by taking the case out of state court and moving it to federal court.
The Attorney General’s complaint alleged internal studies at Pfizer showed the potential for adverse effects of the covid-19 vaccine, while the company publicly marketed the vaccine as “safe and effective.” Kobach calls the ruling a first step in bringing justice to the Kansans who were misled by false statements made by Pfizer regarding the health risks of it’s covid vaccine.
