More Canadian Vioxx victims sue Merck

Despite the fact that Canadian authorities may allow sale of Vioxx again, it does not mean that Canadians have not been hurt by the drug. And they are fighting back. Last month, The Electrical Industry of Ottawa Health and Benefit Trust Fund filed a class action lawsuit against the firm in Canada.

Now, like many other overseas victims of Vioxx, Canadians are suing Merck in the United States. According to Kenneth B Moll & Associates, they have filed the first class action lawsuit on behalf of all citizens of Canada who allegedly died or were seriously injured. "This is the first class action lawsuit filed on behalf of all Canadian consumers to seek compensation for serious injuries and deaths caused by a dangerous drug," said Mr. Moll. Previously, the law firm filed the first class action lawsuit against Merck, on behalf of all citizens of Italy, England, France and Australia.