Vioxx Settlement Conference A Plaintiff Bar Discussion & Roundtable

On November 9th, Merck & Co. Inc. announced that they would pay $4.85 billion to settle product liability claims related to usage of Vioxx.

New York Vioxx Lawyer

In September of 2004, when Merck voluntarily removed their prescription pain medication, Vioxx, from the market, Product Liability Law once again moved into the realm of everyday news.

Walgreen & Co. is Sued Over Misfill Error

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in a Missouri federal court by a couple over the death of their unborn child.

FDA Panel Urges Ban on Medicine for Child Colds

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted last month to ban popular over-the-counter cold products intended for children under the age of 6.

Plaintiff Who Lost Madison County's Only Vioxx Trial Wants Piece of Settlement Pie

Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack may never get to decide whether Frank Schwaller will receive a new trial over his wife's death.

Vioxx Lawyers Discuss Settlement

On Nov. 9, Merck & Co., after long insisting it would never settle the 27,000 Vioxx cases filed against it, turned an about face and agreed to a global settlement in which it will pay $4.85 billion to resolve the bulk of these cases.

Local Woman Reacts to Vioxx Payout

A decision by Merck & Co. to pay $4.85 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits over its painkiller Vioxx bought accountability but little comfort for the Palm Coast woman who brought the first federal suit against the company.

Vioxx Plaintiffs' Choice Settle or Lose Their Lawyer

Plaintiffs in litigation over the painkiller Vioxx are supposed to be able to decide whether to enroll in the übersettlement announced last week or take their cases to court.

FDA Orders Stronger Black Box Warning on Avandia

Diabetic patients consuming GlaxoSmithKline's Avandia to keep sugar levels at bay may now have to shift to some substitute drug as the US health agency has confirmed that the popular diabetes medicine may increase the risk of heart attacks in takers.

Local Law Firm Clients Benefit From Vioxx Deal

A Montgomery law firm took the charge against pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co., winning a $4.85 billion settlement for thousands nationwide who took the arthritis painkiller Vioxx.