Drug company sues lawmaker over ‘bioweapon’ claim on vaccine

A pharmaceutical company sued a lawmaker, saying he spread unfounded claims that its COVID-19 vaccine was a “bioweapon” and compared the firm to the notorious Unit 731 from World War II. Meiji Seika Pharma Co. said on Dec. 25 it is seeking 10 million yen ($63,500) in damages from Kazuhiro Haraguchi, a Lower House member... read full story

"I have not received the complaint and cannot comment at this time."