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Federal judge gives Ky. AG more time to file replies in challenge over attorneys contract

March 18, 2013 10:33 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) — A federal judge has granted Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway’s request for more time to file replies in a lawsuit filed by Merck & Co. over the state’s contract with private attorneys. Judge Danny Reeves, … Read More »

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Pa. AG reaches $8.25 million settlement with Merck

February 25, 2013 12:40 PM
By Bryan Cohen

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a settlement Friday with Merck, the maker of the prescription drug Vioxx, to resolve allegations that it failed to disclose potential serious side effects of the painkiller. Merck allegedly … Read More »

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Federal court denies Ky. AG’s renewed motion to dismiss in challenge over attorneys contract

January 23, 2013 8:35 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) — A federal court has denied Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway’s renewed motion to dismiss a challenge by Merck & Co. over the state’s contract with private attorneys. In a memorandum opinion and order filed last … Read More »

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AG Caldwell loses Vioxx lawsuit

June 30, 2010 4:59 PM
By John O'Brien
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Caldwell

NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has shot down the state of Louisiana’s claims that it would not have purchased Merck & Co.’s prescription drug Vioxx if it knew of the dangers associated with it. Read More »

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Unions sue over Vioxx settlement

June 10, 2008 1:42 PM
By Chris Rizo
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NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Two of the nation’s most powerful unions have sued six law firms for their handling of litigation against Vioxx maker Merck & Co. Inc. Read More »

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Lawyer vows to appeal $26 million Vioxx reversal

May 29, 2008 9:56 PM
By Chris Rizo
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W. Mark Lanier

HOUSTON, Texas (Legal Newsline)–The famed Houston plaintiffs’ attorney who Thursday saw a Texas appeals court toss out his client’s $26.1 million verdict against Merck & Co. Inc. over the company’s drug Vioxx said his client will appeal. Read More »

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Appeals courts overturn Vioxx verdicts

May 29, 2008 1:00 PM
By Chris Rizo

(Legal Newsline) – Merck & Co. Inc. notched two major legal victories Thursday, with appeals courts in Texas and New Jersey tossing verdicts against the drugmaker involving the painkiller Vioxx. Read More »

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AG Zyprexa suits in money as Boston DA lands $515m

October 1, 2007 12:51 PM
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Michael J. Sullivan (R)

BOSTON — The U.S. Attorney’s office in Massachusetts has no doubt bolstered attorneys-general nationwide in their on-going efforts to win big settlements from “Big Pharma” drugmakers. Read More »

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U.S. Supreme Court could boot some Big Pharma lawsuits next year

September 26, 2007 11:29 AM
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United States Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Supreme Court (USSC) has agreed to rule on a seven-year-long lawsuit against a subsidiary of “Big Pharma” drug-maker Pfizer in a case that could have a farther-reaching impact.
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Vioxx suit filed before statute expired

November 17, 2006 12:57 PM
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Cook County Courthouse

The Estate of Robert Bruce filed a three-count complaint against Merck & Co., Inc. in Cook County Circuit Court, for negligence and products liability in association with its drug Vioxx. Read More »

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