Archive for February, 2006
New England Journal of Medicine reaffirms that Merck lied about Vioxx safety
In another editorial under the heading “Expression of Concern Reaffirmed,” three top scientists in the world Gregory D. Curfman, M.D., Stephen Morrissey, Ph.D., and Jeffrey M. Drazen, M.D. are taking on Merck that has the reputation of destroying the career of anyone who has ever questioned the safety of Vioxx – a drug that has [...]
Merck delighted with victory in Vioxx lawsuit
Merck is delighted with its victory in the Plunkett v. Merck trial in which a jury ruled that the company was not responsible for the death of Richard Irvin. According to FDA estimates, as many as 60,000 Americans are dead after taking Vioxx. In a statement, the company’s lawyer Philip Beck says, “The jury’s decision [...]
Merck faces challenges in ongoing trials
Things are not going so well for Merck in Vioxx litigation as it faces challenges on multiple fronts. Below is a summary of some of the key developments since the billion dollar lawsuit trial began in Texas last month and the federal lawsuit is being tried again in New Orleans. Vioxx can be deadly even [...]