Judge Calligeros for the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) on January 15, 2024 determined that an employer (the Department for Child Protection) was liable for costs to a youth worker (Mr Shepherd) who developed pericarditis after his third COVID-19 vaccination, a medical intervention that was mandated in order to be employed. The employer is liable for weekly compensation and medical expenses. [1, 2, 3, 4]
This case sets a precedent for future work place vaccine injury claims.