In Re Vioxx Class Cases

Decided 2009-12-15

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Opinion CROSKEY, J. Defendant Merck Co., Inc. (Merck), manufactured and marketed Vioxx, a pain-relieving drug. Vioxx was pulled from the market on September 30, 2004, after a study indicated that the drug created a risk of adverse cardiovascular effects. The plaintiffs in this action brought suit against Merck. Plaintiffs do not assert that they suffered…

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