By Robert A. Cronkleton From The Kansas City Star An Olathe, Kansas, mother has sued Walmart for allegedly giving a COVID-19 vaccine to her 15-year-old daughter without a parent’s consent, according to court documents. Michelle Tonkinson filed the lawsuit Thursday in Johnson County District Court against Walmart Inc. and an unknown pharmacist. A spokeswoman for Walmart said the company is committed to offering quality and compliant health care. “We take allegations like this seriously,” said Abby Williams, senior manager of corporate communications for Walmart. “We will review the claims and respond with the Court as appropriate once we are served.” On Sept. 10, Tonkinson’s daughter along with her 21-year-old brother-in-law went to the Walmart at 13600 S. Alden St. in Olathe to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. The two went to the pharmacy counter and said the teen wanted to get a vaccine by herself and without parental consent. Initially, a …
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