Florida Attorney General Sues Pfizer Over Alleged Vaccine Risk Concealment

Florida's Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier initiated legal action in state court against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and its chief executive Albert Bourla, asserting that the firm concealed risks associated with its COVID-19 vaccine. The complaint cites the state's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, accusing Pfizer of not informing the public about heart inflammation and other adverse outcomes. Uthmeier's filing seeks an injunction to halt the alleged conduct, statutory fines of $10,000 per violation—or $15,000 when vulnerable groups are affected—and a return of profits earned from the vaccine.

The lawsuit also references claims that Pfizer pressured Americans to vaccinate and shamed those who declined, despite insufficient testing on transmission prevention. Pfizer denied the allegations, stating its statements are grounded in scientific evidence and that it will defend itself in court. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of COVID-19 vaccine safety disclosures.