Bill > HB2430

This bill proposes to modify existing West Virginia state law regarding pharmaceutical product liability by creating a specific exception for Covid-19 vaccines. Currently, the law protects pharmaceutical manufacturers from product liability claims by establishing a "learned intermediary doctrine," which generally shields drug manufacturers from lawsuits if they provide reasonable warnings to healthcare providers. The proposed bill introduces a new subsection that would specifically allow West Virginia citizens to sue pharmaceutical companies for damages resulting from Covid-19 vaccines in state courts, with no limitations on potential financial awards. This means that individuals who believe they have been harmed by Covid-19 vaccines could file civil lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers, bypassing the typical protections that exist for other prescription drugs and medical devices. The bill aims to provide a legal pathway for residents to seek compensation for any injuries they claim to have sustained from Covid-19 vaccines, effectively removing the standard legal barriers that would typically prevent such litigation.

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