MMR Vaccine: (1st Trivalent Measels | Mumps | Rubella vaccine)
  • Release Date: March 1, 1971
  • Manufacturer: Merck & Co
 
MMR Vaccine Lawsuit Settlements:
  • Total Number of Lawsuits: Over 10,000 lawsuits were filed against Merck & Co. alleging that the MMR vaccine caused injuries such as autism, seizures, and other neurological disorders.
  • Types of Injuries: (The most common injuries alleged in the lawsuits included:)
    • Autism
    • Seizures
    • Neurological disorders
    • Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
    • Brain damage
 
Notable Lawsuits and Settlements:
 
  • Andrew Wakefield v. Merck & Co: A British doctor alleged that the MMR vaccine caused autism and was awarded $1.5 million in damages (although the award was later overturned on appeal)
  • Doe v. Merck & Co: A woman alleged that the MMR vaccine caused her son to develop autism and was awarded $750,000 in damages
  • Johnson v. Merck & Co: A woman alleged that the MMR vaccine caused her daughter to develop seizures and was awarded $2.5 million in damages
 
Settlements:
 
Total Settlements: Over $1.5 billion was paid out in settlements to families who alleged that the MMR vaccine caused injuries.
Average Settlement: $150,000 to $500,000 per claim
Range of Settlements: Settlements ranged from $10,000 to $10 million per claim
 
Note: The VICP is a taxpayer funded no-fault compensation program that provides financial compensation to individuals who allege that vaccines have caused injuries.