RFK Jr.’s Financial Ties to Gardasil Litigation Spark Conflict-of-Interest Concerns

Conflict of Interest:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), nominated for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, has financial ties to litigation against Merck over its Gardasil vaccine, raising conflict-of-interest concerns23.

Referral Fees:
RFK Jr. will continue to receive referral fees from law firm WisnerBaum, which is leading the Gardasil injury litigation, even if he is confirmed as HHS Secretary3.

Litigation Role:
RFK Jr. played a key role in organizing mass litigation against Merck over Gardasil, collaborating with other attorneys to build cases outside the government-run vaccine compensation system2.

Ethics Concerns:
Critics argue that RFK Jr.'s financial stake in the litigation creates a bias that could influence his decisions as HHS Secretary, particularly regarding vaccine approvals and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program3.

Public Health Impact:
RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy and potential influence over vaccine policies have raised concerns about the impact on public health, including the risk of increased vaccine hesitancy and outbreaks of preventable diseases3.

Sources:

2. https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/exclusive-kennedy-played-key-role-in-vaccine-case-against-merck-1719361.html

3. https://www.protectourcare.org/roundup-rfk-jr-s-financial-disclosures-confirm-he-is-a-grifter-who-makes-millions-by-pushing-dangerous-conspiracy-theories/