What is tort liability immunity?
Tort liability immunity means that no legal tort claim related to activities described in the declaration that can be pursued in State or U.S. Federal court. The declaration provides legal liability protections for individuals or entities that are involved in the distribution and administration of H1N1 vaccine. Who is immune from tort liability under H1N1 vaccine declaration? The H1N1 vaccine declaration provides tort liability immunity to a group named “program planners.” Program planners include State and local governments, Tribes, other entities that supervise or administer a vaccination program, establish requirements, provide policy guidance, supply technical or scientific advice or assistance, or provide a facility to administer the vaccine. Program planners can include private sector individuals and organizations, community groups, schools, or businesses. Government program planners only have tort liability immunity when the vaccines are provided to them voluntarily, such as whe
