The popular painkiller Vioxx doubled the risk of a heart attack and was not fit to be on the market, a court ruled yesterday. In the world’s first successful class action against the makers of the drug, judges found the subsidiary of the US pharmaceutical giant Merck had failed in its duty of care by not warning doctors about health risks.
All Texas Vioxx lawsuits placed on hold
HOUSTON (AP) - More than 1,000 personal injury lawsuits filed in Texas over the once-popular pain medication Vioxx were put on hold Friday after a judge ruled the drug's manufacturer had given adequate warnings about the drug.
Vioxx lawsuit bill proves to be a pain for lawmakers
SALEM - After an intense lobbying campaign, the Senate decided to shelve a bill that would have allowed more Vioxx users to sue its manufacturer. Sen. Charlie Ringo requested the bill be sent to a Senate panel, a maneuver that sidelines it.
Texas Attorney General Sues Merck Over Alleged Medicaid Fraud Related to Vioxx
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday filed a lawsuit in state court against
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