Gardasil Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory proposed by plaintiffs involves immune-mediated mechanisms, including immune activation leading to autoimmune disorders, molecular mimicry causing cross-reactive autoimmune responses, neuroinflammation, and adjuvant-induced immune dysregulation. Scientific studies and expert opinions cite observational data and case reports of temporal associations between Gardasil administration and autoimmune or neurological symptoms, but lack conclusive causal proof. Regulatory agencies like the FDA and CDC affirm the vaccine's safety based on extensive data, emphasizing that adverse event reports do not establish causality.
129
Pending actions
258
Total actions filed
Active
Status
08/04/2022
Established
Filing deadline
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) generally requires claims to be filed within three years of the first symptom of injury or within two years of death, and within four years of the decedent’s first symptoms. State-specific statutes of limitations vary, often around two years from injury discovery. MDL procedures may have additional or different deadlines, with some references indicating a 240-day window for petition withdrawal under the Vaccine Act.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must have suffered adverse effects following vaccination with Gardasil, typically involving autoimmune or neurological injuries. While explicit numerical criteria such as age at vaccination, dosage count, or injury onset timeframes are not detailed in court documents, general eligibility involves demonstrating injury after receiving the vaccine. Medical guidelines specify that Gardasil is administered in a 2-dose or 3-dose series depending on age, with doses at baseline, 2 months, and 6 months. Injury onset within these periods could be relevant, but specific court criteria are not publicly detailed.
Products involved
- Gardasil 9
Alleged injuries
- autoimmune disorders
- neurological injuries
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
- demyelinating disorders
- autoimmune syndromes
- chronic fatigue
- autonomic dysfunction
- systemic injuries
Bellwether trials
The MDL is actively managed with ongoing filings and hearings. No specific trial dates are publicly listed for 2026, indicating trials are in pre-trial phases or scheduled on a rolling basis. As of September 2025, there were 104 lawsuits with ongoing settlement negotiations; no recent verdicts or settlement amounts have been publicly announced.
Settlement landscape
Estimates for settlement values in Gardasil injury lawsuits range from approximately $90,000 to over $750,000 depending on injury severity and case specifics. Commonly cited figures include payouts around $150,000 to $250,000 for autoimmune and neurological injuries. The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) generally requires claims to be filed within three years of injury onset, with state statutes often around two years from discovery. MDL procedures and federal rules may impose additional deadlines, with some references indicating a 240-day window for petition withdrawal under the Vaccine Act.
Lead counsel
- Rubenstein Law
- Miller & Zois
- King Law
- NST Law
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
