We are the VITT Litigation Group. The AstraZeneca vaccine has caused us, or our loved ones, to suffer a blood-clotting complication referred to by experts as Vaccine Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT).

AstraZeneca cannot continue to ignore the circumstances in which their vaccine has caused devastating injury and loss. Our legal case will seek to hold AstraZeneca to account, but we need to build a fighting fund to get justice.

Please donate if you can – we will need a significant fighting fund. Every donation will make a massive difference to us. 

Background 

Coroners across England and Wales, NHS doctors and expert medical advisers appointed by the Government have all confirmed that VITT is caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine. 

VITT is a widely recognised condition, with diagnostic criteria set down by an expert group from the Royal Society of Haematologists. All claims within the VITT Litigation Group are rooted in a confirmed diagnosis of VITT by a treating consultant or, in bereavement cases, by the findings of a coroner.

Most of those who suffered this adverse reaction were previously fit, healthy and at low risk from complications from COVID-19.

We are not anti-vaccination, but we are pro-fairness.

Who are we?

We are the individuals and families whose lives have been devasted by AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. Together, we have formed the VITT Litigation Group.

Everyone in our group has suffered life-changing illnesses and disability, or have been bereaved, because of VITT. 

Can you help?

Please donate anything you can. We have issued two cases against AstraZeneca, but to protect the right of others in our group to bring legal action, we will need to issue all the remaining cases in Court. 

We need to raise £10,000 for the Court issue fees to avoid the remaining claims running out of time through the statute of limitation. 

As a result of changes to the Legal Aid system, it is extremely difficult to hold big pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca to account in the UK. We must rely upon your generosity to help deliver justice for those adversely affected by the vaccine.

By donating to this cause, you will be making a massive difference.

Meet some the families who need your help:

The VITT Litigation Group is made up of over 80 families who are seeking compensation from AstraZeneca for injuries or bereavement caused by VITT. 

Here are some of those affected, united in the fight for justice. 

 Kate and Jamie Scott

Prior to his vaccination, Jamie was a hands-on father of two young boys, a wonderful husband to his wife Kate, and a high-functioning IT specialist earning a good wage for his family. Within days of receiving his AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, he suffered multiple blood clots resulting in permanent and debilitating brain injury. Jamie’s clinical team have confirmed that the clots were caused by the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. 

In Kate’s own words: 

“Every day I feel gratitude, grief, and guilt. Gratitude that Jamie came home to us, grief that our lives are so very different to what we had planned, as we all adjust to life with brain injury, and guilt, for struggling with the change when others in our group would do anything to have their loved one back.” 

Lisa Shaw

Lisa was a beloved wife, mother to Zach, daughter, and sister. She was also an award-winning BBC radio journalist. Lisa received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in April 2021. Shortly afterwards, she died because of blood clots that developed in her brain. Lisa’s death certificate confirms that she died due to complications of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Gareth, Lisa’s husband, explains:

“My son Zach (aged 8) and I live with the loss of Lisa every single day. Our house is a quiet place now. Days don’t have the same glow. Grief casts a long shadow over everything. The gap left in our lives is immense. Losing a spouse turns life upside down. Everything changes. It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” 

Kam and Neil Miller

This is Kam with her husband Neil, who died on 1 May 2021 aged 50. Neil’s death certificate confirms that he died because of complications of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. 

Jane and Ian Wrigley

Jane, pictured here with her family, suffered from Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis on March 30, 2021 and underwent emergency surgery to evacuate multiple blood clots. The cause of the clots has been identified by clinicians as VITT caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine.

As a result of her injuries, Jane can no longer care for herself and has extremely limited mobility.  

Pre-vaccine Jane was a very active and supportive grandma. She enjoyed running and outdoor activities, which are sadly now very limited. 

Ben Hollobone

Prior to receiving his AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Ben Hollobone was a healthy 37-year-old. Ben died alone in hospital 17 days after his vaccination. His death certificate confirms that he died because of Vaccine Induced Thrombocytopenia with Thrombosis. Ben lived life to the fullest, and always made time for his family and friends. He lit up the room as soon as he walked in – his kindness radiated from him. Ben is forever missed, and has left a huge hole that can never be filled.

Daniel Harris

Daniel, a fit and well young man, lost his life at the age of 32. Daniel’s inquest confirmed that his cause of death was a Right Cerebral Haemorrhage Stroke and Vaccine Associated Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia, an adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine.  

Daniel loved life and lived for the moment. His passions in life were family, football and friends, and Carter and Holly were his absolute pride and joy. Daniel was taken far too soon – he had his whole life ahead of him with everything to live for.  Holly has been left as a single parent bringing up their son Carter, who was almost 2 years old when Dan passed away.

These accounts are just a small sample of the wider group of families and individuals within the VITT Litigation Group, who are now compelled to take legal action.

Summary 

It is an uncomfortable truth for many, but vaccine injury and death are very sadly a part of the pandemic story. 

Every single vaccine injured or bereaved person in our group stepped forward and had the vaccination, just as the Government asked us to do. But it went horrifically wrong for us and has caused devastating results for us and our loved ones.  

Providing financial compensation to support those adversely affected by vaccination is, in our view, the fair, moral and equitable thing to do. 

Kate Scott highlights that: 

“Due to the inadequacy of the Government’s Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme and AstraZeneca’s unwillingness to even talk to us, let alone to resolve these claims without a fight, our group has no choice but to seek compensation through the Courts. 

“Contrary to what people may believe, those suffering VITT injuries or bereavement have not been acknowledged nor offered adequate compensation by AstraZeneca, nor by the UK Government that encouraged all of us to step up for vaccination. 

“Many of us have lost our careers; we were in the middle of our working lives and have young families to support. Some of the injured will need to pay for lifelong medical care, while other families have gone from two full-time working parents to single parents, unable to work, while they support young children, grieve and fight for justice. It is just so unjust that no one is held to account.” 

Gareth Eve adds:

“The complete lack of engagement and acknowledgement from the Government and AstraZeneca is incredibly hurtful and something I struggle to even comprehend. 

Why won’t they [the Government or AstraZeneca] speak to us? 

Why, when they were the ones who told us these products were safe and effective? 

Why are we made to feel we are speaking out of turn?

If they won’t willingly speak to victims – what other choice do we have than to seek legal assistance?”

Next steps

After we have issued these claims, there will be additional costs. We will need to hire experts to assist us in preparing the cases, including epidemiologists, regulatory experts, vaccinologists, and others.

We need your help. Please, give if you can. Every donation will make all the difference to our cause. We will keep you informed about developments through this page.

From all of us in the VITT Litigation Group, a heartfelt THANK YOU for reading this far, for listening and hopefully donating… 

Disclaimer: Funds raised through CrowdJustice will be used initially for disbursements, i.e., for the costs of issuing proceedings in Court and to obtain expert evidence in support of our claim. Note: Monies raised through CrowdJustice will not be used to pay for lawyer and barrister fees.