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November 8, 2007

Merck Agrees to $4.85 Million Vioxx Case Settlement

According to a Friday New York Times article by Alex Berenson, Merck has agreed to a $4.85 billion settlement of 27,000 lawsuits by people claiming injury to themselves or family members because of the use of the drug Vioxx.  It is one of the largest settlements ever in civil litigation.

MKS

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