Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 7, 2026 — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated legal action against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. and its Chief Executive Officer, Albert Bourla, filing a lawsuit in St. Lucie County. The complaint asserts that Pfizer engaged in unfair and deceptive marketing practices, specifically by allegedly misleading consumers in Florida regarding the safety of its COVID-19 vaccine.

The lawsuit, brought forth by the state’s chief legal officer, claims that Pfizer’s marketing efforts were misleading to Florida residents who relied on the company’s representations concerning the vaccine’s safety profile. The specifics of the alleged deceptive marketing practices are detailed within the legal filings.

In its legal action, the Florida Attorney General’s office is seeking both monetary damages from Pfizer Inc. and an injunction. An injunction, if granted, would prohibit the company from continuing or engaging in similar alleged violations in the future, aiming to prevent further deceptive marketing tactics.

The lawsuit does not specify the exact amount of monetary damages being sought. Additionally, details regarding the timeline of the alleged deceptive practices or specific marketing materials referenced in the complaint were not provided in the initial summary of the filing.


Story summarized from the original created by Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix on www.orlandoweekly.com, see more information here.

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