While touted as a virtual end to Vioxx litigation, the recent $4.85 billion settlement struck by Merck to resolve products liability claims does not get the pharmaceutical giant out of the woods. In reality, a number of lawsuits are still pending against Merck in both state and federal courts around the country, as well as foreign cases. Other pending actions within the U.S. include suits brought by states' attorneys general, insurance companies, shareholders, and Merck's employees and unions.
December 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
While touted as a virtual end to Vioxx litigation, the recent $4.85 billion settlement struck by Merck & Co. Inc. to resolve products liability claims does not get the pharmaceutical giant out of the woods.
In reality, a number of lawsuits are still pending against Merck in both state and federal courts around the country.
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