Florida's Attorney General is taking Pfizer to court for making false claims about the safety of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Oct 5, 2026, 3:00 PM ETRulesRead the original at Benzinga

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Florida has sued Pfizer, alleging it hid vaccine safety risks and made claims about virus spread without testing them. The allegations are unproven, but raise legal and trust concerns despite over $80 billion in past vaccine sales.

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If the claims are supported, Pfizer could face legal costs and damage to public trust. The filing is an accusation, not a court finding. Florida's attorney general had publicly opposed COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and Pfizer had not responded. Past vaccine sales brought in over $80 billion, but they do not answer the safety claims.

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