First German Lawsuit Filed Against BioNTech Over COVID Vaccine Side Effects

BioNTech is facing its first lawsuit in Germany over alleged side effects of its COVID-19 vaccine, with potentially hundreds of cases to follow. The plaintiff is seeking at least €150,000 in damages for bodily harm and compensation for unspecified material damage. BioNTech has stated that the case is without merit and that the positive benefit-risk profile of its vaccine remains positive. The European Medicines Agency has reaffirmed the safety and benefit of all COVID-19 vaccines it has approved, including BioNTech's. The most common temporary side-effects are headache, fever, fatigue, and muscle pain.