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1. Stent concerns are galvanizing plaintiff's bar

Author

Johnson, Avery and Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Heart diseases -- Drug therapy, Stent (Surgery) -- Complications and side effects, Stent (Surgery) -- Cases, Medical equipment and supplies industry -- Product defects and recalls, Medical equipment and supplies industry -- Cases, Medical test kit industry -- Product defects and recalls, Medical test kit industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Medical personnel -- Malpractice, Medical personnel -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2006

2. Merck adds another win in Vioxx trials

Author

Johnson, Avery and Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Analgesics -- Complications and side effects, Analgesics -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Heart attack -- Causes of, Products liability -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Complications and side effects
Abstract

Merck and Co's strategy of fighting each product liability case for its painkiller Vioxx individually seems to be working, as the company added another win.

Published
2006

3. Latest verdict in Vioxx suits is Merck victory

Author

Loftus, Peter and Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Analgesics -- Cases, Analgesics -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Wrongful death -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Published
2006

4. Vioxx 'trial in a box' cuts cost of filing suit

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Products liability -- Cases, Attorneys -- Marketing, Attorneys -- Compensation and benefits, Company legal issue, Company marketing practices, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

A group of plaintiffs' attorneys has put together a pre-made trial package that can be used for Vioxx cases against Merck and Co. that is being offered for free but with the provision that a percentage of any rewards or settlements must be paid to the group.

Published
2006

5. Low-key lawyer wins Vioxx case in a quiet way

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Products liability -- Cases, Heart diseases -- Risk factors, Analgesics -- Complications and side effects, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

Robert Gordon won his product liability case against Merck and Co. for complications stemming from Vioxx for his client, while the more visible lawyer W. Mark Lanier lost his.

Published
2006

6. Vioxx doctors wooed by Merck are now its foes

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Products liability -- Cases, Physicians -- Cases, Physicians -- Health aspects, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

Physicians that believed Merck and Co.'s assurances that its painkiller Vioxx was safe and experienced heart problems after taking the drug themselves are proving to be formidable adversaries in product liability cases.

Published
2006

7. Next Vioxx case puts glib Texan in Yankee court

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Products liability -- Cases, Analgesics -- Product defects and recalls, Analgesics -- Cases, Attorneys -- Cases, Attorneys -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

Attorney Mark Lanier was successful in a Texas case against Merck & Co.'s painkiller Vioxx last August, but his next case in New Jersey may prove to be more difficult.

Published
2006

8. How a law firm races to repair its Vioxx files

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Hurricane Katrina, 2005 -- Economic aspects, Law firms -- Information management, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Products liability -- Cases, Company systems management, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

The New Orleans law firm of Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar lost many of its files pertaining to product liability cases against Merck's Vioxx in Hurricane Katrina, and is scrambling to comply with a court deadline to turn them over to the defense.

Published
2006

9. Defending multiple vioxx cases is costly burden for Merck

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Finance, Merck & Company Inc. -- Management, Merck & Company Inc. -- Contracts, Hughes Hubbard and Reed -- Contracts, Williams and Connolly -- Contracts, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Finance, Pharmaceutical industry -- Management, Pharmaceutical industry -- Contracts, Products liability -- Cases, Law firms -- Contracts, Company legal issue, Company financing, Company business management, Contract agreement, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

Merck and Co. has set aside $675 million for legal fees for its multiple cases scheduled for the defense of its painkiller Vioxx, because it may take dozens of the more than 9000 cases scheduled to be tried before a pattern is established that could lead to a settlement.

Published
2006

10. Top Merck witness may become liability in new Vioxx trials

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather and Martinez, Barbara

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Officials and employees, The New England Journal of Medicine (Periodical) -- Reports, Products liability -- Cases, Scientists -- Cases, Scientists -- Ethical aspects, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Officials and employees, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

Scientist Alise Reicin's staunch support Merck's previous actions during its Vioxx product liability cases has helped the company, but that may change because of a recent 'New England Journal of Medicine' article that casts doubt on her integrity.

Published
2005

11. Judge's ruling tempers Merck's hopes for trial no. 3

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Products liability -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

In a blow to Merck's defenses against numerous product liability cases, U.S. District Court Judge Eldon E. Fallon decided to allow testimony about the short term links between the painkiller Vioxx and heart disease in Evelyn Irvin Plunkett's wrongful death suit on behalf of her husband, Richard Irvin.

Published
2005

12. At Vioxx trial, fast talkers challenge court stenographer

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Products liability -- Cases, Clerks of court -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Clerks of court -- Employment, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Published
2005

13. Jurors play lawyer in Vioxx case, asking tough questions

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather, Martinez, Barbara, and Davies, Paul

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Jury members -- Powers and duties, Products liability -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Published
2005

14. Merck in limbo after outburst at Vioxx trial

Author

Davies, Paul and Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Products liability -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Complications and side effects
Abstract

A shouting match between defense lawyer Diane Sullivan and Judge Carol Higbee added to the tension in the courtroom in the product liability case against Merck for its painkiller Vioxx.

Published
2005

15. Merck is handed another loss over Vioxx; multimillion-dollar verdict in Texas finds neglect, sets precedent over usage

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Products liability -- Cases, Heart diseases -- Risk factors, Analgesics -- Complications and side effects, Analgesics -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Complications and side effects
Published
2006

16. Court upholds Vioxx class action; stakes rise in Merck suit as health-care plan win threatends triple damages

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Products liability -- Cases, Class actions (Civil procedure) -- Cases, Health insurance industry -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls
Published
2006

17. Cardiologist accuses Merck of Vioxx 'misconduct'

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Ethical aspects, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Ethical aspects, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Cardiologists -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Products liability -- Cases, Medical ethics -- Cases, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases
Published
2005

18. Merck carries a liability shield; New Jersey law ill offer punitive-award protection as Vioxx case nears an end

Author

Davies, Paul and Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
New Jersey -- Economic policy, Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Finance, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Finance, Exemplary damages -- Laws, regulations and rules, Products liability -- Cases, Company legal issue, Company financing, Government regulation, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Product defects and recalls, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases
Published
2005

19. Judge bars testimony of Merck witnesses

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Products liability -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases, Vioxx (Medication) -- Complications and side effects
Published
2005

20. Merck seeks to prive it tested Vioxx for impact on clotting

Author

Won Tesoriero, Heather

Subjects
Merck & Company Inc. -- Cases, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Merck & Company Inc. -- Product development, Product quality -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Cases, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product defects and recalls, Pharmaceutical industry -- Product development, Medical personnel -- Malpractice, Medical personnel -- Cases, Software quality, Product defect/failure, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary, Vioxx (Medication) -- Complications and side effects, Vioxx (Medication) -- Cases
Published
2005

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