Merck Highlights VIOXX Appeal, Class Action Waits In The Wings
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Today, Merck & Co. announced that a Texas appeals court has ruled in their favor, overturning what had been a $32 million lawsuit. The suit had been brought by the widow of a 71-year-old man who died of a heart attack after taking Merck’s since recalled drug, VIOXX.
As Merck represents it, today’s appeal is a sign of success. They site 12 juries that have ruled in favor of the company, and five juries that have ruled in favor of the plaintiff. But in reality, these twelve so-called victories are vastly overshadowed by the thousands of families involved in class action VIOXX lawsuits, which Merck is expected to settle for $4.85 billion. (more…)
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