Defense Department, troops settle $1.8M COVID vaccine mandate lawsuit
- The military’s mandate was rescinded in February 2023
- The $1.8M settlement will go towards legal fees incurred by the SEALs
- The Department of Defense gives out roughly 17 vaccines to new soldiers
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(NewsNation) — Two lawsuits filed by service members challenging the Defense Department’s now-defunct COVID-19 vaccine mandate have ended in a settlement, according to an agreement filed Tuesday in a Florida federal court which has been cited by multiple reports.
A Florida U.S. District Court judge awarded the nearly $2 million last week to the firm representing the plaintiffs, Liberty Counsel.
According to Military.com, a judge awarded the firm representing Navy SEALs $1.8 million to cover legal fees.
Last February, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth rescinded all policies associated with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
“I am proud of the efforts the Department of the Army has taken to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Wormuth said. “We will continue to promote and encourage COVID-19 vaccination for all personnel to ensure readiness, facilitate mission accomplishment and protect the force.”
The Department of Defense gives out roughly 17 vaccines to new soldiers.
