Vaccine Shortages, Distribution Delays Point to Liability Limits

Peter Meyers got his first dose of the Moderna Inc. coronavirus vaccine Jan. 14, but he doesn’t know when he’ll be able to get his second shot.

The emeritus professor at George Washington University Law School and former director of its Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic didn’t get an appointment time from the Washington Senior Wellness Center to come back for his second dose in 28 days. Meyers, 74, will have to try to secure another appointment online, which was a frustrating process the first time around.

Because vaccine supply is limited and distribution has been chaotic, there’s concern people won’t ...