Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he would divest his financial stake in litigation against a major HPV vaccine manufacturer amidst scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearings. He previously referred multiple lawsuits against Merck, the maker of Gardasil, claiming it caused injuries. Facing intense questioning from Democrats, Kennedy pledged to assign his stake to his adult son to maintain ethics compliance. Additionally, he revealed that he reached a settlement regarding allegations of misconduct, although details remained undisclosed. His actions aim to clear any potential conflicts before becoming the nation's health secretary.
Mr. Kennedy stated that he would divest his interest in litigation against a major HPV vaccine maker, transferring his financial stake to his adult son.
During confirmation hearings, Kennedy faced scrutiny for his legal work involving HPV vaccine lawsuits and agreed to relinquish his financial interest.
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