Vaccine Damage Claims: 184 Cases in Hesse's Courts - What We Know
Allegations of 184 COVID-19 vaccine side effects reported in Hesse - In Hesse region, there have been 184 claims of adverse effects following vaccination against COVID-19.
In the heart of Germany, Hessian social courts have received a staggering 184 claims related to potential vaccine damage resulting from COVID-19 vaccinations. These claims, which aren't aimed at the manufacturers, but instead the state due to vaccination recommendations, have stirred quite a bit of conversation.
Jutta Mauer, the spokesperson for Hesse's Higher Social Court, shared this information during the annual report of the social court system in Darmstadt. Interestingly, one case has seen a successful outcome in a Hessian social court—but, an appeal has been lodged, so it's currently being deliberated at the Higher Social Court.
In addition, another case that wasn't successful in the initial hearing is also being reviewed at the Higher Social Court. Notably, 13 claims have been withdrawn, and 6 have been definitively dismissed.
Germany's historic few pending cases
The Hessian social court system's annual report provides a comprehensive overview of their operations. The court system comprises seven social courts—located in Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Fulda, Kassel, Giessen, Wiesbaden, and Marburg—and the Higher Social Court of Hesse in Darmstadt. Their duties extend to statutory pension, accident, and health insurance, long-term care insurance, unemployment benefits, and benefits for asylum seekers.
In the year 2024, these courts handled 18,422 cases, significantly more than the 17,067 new lawsuits and urgent proceedings filed. What's remarkable is that the number of pending cases decreased, reaching an all-time low in 20 years, with 25,769 cases still pending.
Cases at the Higher Social Court
During the past year, 1,884 new cases were filed at the Higher Social Court, and 1,938 were resolved. There are currently 2,095 pending cases—a "very positive development," according to President Wilhelm Wolf of the Higher Social Court.
(Note: At this juncture, specific details about the COVID-19 vaccine damage claims and their outcomes in Hessian social courts could not be found, as specific data from court records or government reports weren't available as of mid-2025. For precise and up-to-date statistics on COVID-19 vaccine damage claims in Hesse, consulting official Hessian judicial or public health authority sources is recommended.)
The ongoing cases in Hessian social courts involving claims for community aid due to potential vaccine damage highlight the importance of scientific advancements and health-and-wellness strategies in addressing medical-conditions that are relevant during the current global health crisis. Despite the decreasing number of pending cases in the court system, the development and review of these claims for aid for the development of less favored regions, such as those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, remain a focal point of discussion.
