AstraZeneca Sued in UK Over Vaccine-Related Deaths and Injuries

The pharmaceutical giant faces legal challenges from individuals affected by rare adverse reactions to its COVID-19 vaccine, seeking compensation beyond government-provided amounts.

• AstraZeneca faces legal action in the UK from 80 claimants over rare adverse reactions to its COVID-19 vaccine, leading to deaths and severe injuries.
• Claimants, including the widow Kam Miller, seek compensation beyond the £120,000 provided by the government's Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.
• The legal action emphasizes that claimants are not anti-vaccination but suffered due to vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT).
• AstraZeneca maintains that patient safety is a priority and highlights the vaccine's role in saving over six million lives worldwide.
• The litigation aims to reform the compensation scheme to assess payments on an individual basis, reflecting the impact on families.

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