German Woman Sues BioNTech for €150K Claiming Adverse Effects from COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
BioNTech is facing a lawsuit filed by a German woman seeking €150,000 ($161,500) in damages for alleged side effects from the company's COVID-19 vaccine. The initial hearing will take place on Monday, with the regional court in Hamburg overseeing the proceedings. BioNTech developed the vaccine in partnership with Pfizer.
June 12, 2023 | 12:59 pm
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BioNTech faces a lawsuit from a German woman seeking €150,000 in damages for alleged side effects from its COVID-19 vaccine, potentially impacting the company's stock price.
The lawsuit could negatively impact BioNTech's stock price as it brings attention to potential side effects of the vaccine. However, the overall impact may be limited as the vaccine has been administered to over 1.5 billion people worldwide and has been confirmed to have significant benefits by the EMA.
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Pfizer, BioNTech's partner in developing the COVID-19 vaccine, may also be indirectly affected by the lawsuit filed against BioNTech.
As Pfizer is BioNTech's partner in developing the COVID-19 vaccine, the lawsuit against BioNTech could indirectly affect Pfizer's stock price. However, the impact may be limited due to the widespread use and confirmed benefits of the vaccine.
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