Lisa Shaw, wife of Gareth Eve, passed away after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine from pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. The family decided to sue for compensation, but the Supreme Court indicated that their request might not be approved due to warnings issued by the company regarding rare side effects of the vaccine.
Legal experts believe that these warnings may protect the company from accusations by families affected by the vaccine. Many families have made similar decisions to pursue legal action. Currently, 50 people are continuing the fight against the pharmaceutical giant.
Gareth Eve expressed frustration with the situation, feeling that the company was evading responsibility by citing warnings included in their information leaflets. He felt that the warnings were not easily understood by the general public, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
The government has launched a Vaccine Injury Payment Scheme that compensates victims up to £120,000. However, Mr. Eve believes this amount is insufficient and calls on ministers and pharmaceutical companies to engage in dialogue with affected families. He believes they have a moral responsibility to support those who have experienced negative effects from the vaccine.
Recently, AstraZeneca announced a worldwide recall of its Covid-19 vaccine as demand decreased and new generation vaccines became available. The company voluntarily withdrew its marketing license for the vaccine in Europe, signaling a shift in their approach towards safety and efficacy concerns surrounding their product.