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Merck makes settlement deal in Vioxx case

Merck agreed to settle 27,000 Vioxx cases for $4.85  billion . This also reduces the  $600 million in legal fees payed annually by the company. As part of the settlement, Merck does not accept fault. Merck also promised to defend future cases.  See the NY Times for more on this story

Posted on Friday, November 9, 2007 at 12:44PM by Registered CommenterThe LBN Team in | CommentsPost a Comment

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