VYTORIN CLASS ACTION
On January 14, 2008, Merck & Co., Inc. and the Shering-Plough Corporation released the long awaited ENHANCE study assessing the effectiveness of Vytorin...
GADOLINIUM
Gadolinium is a chemical element used in image contrast agents during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) procedures.
TRASYLOL SIDE EFFECTS
Trasylol, also known as aprotinin, received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1993 for the purpose of reducing bleeding in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass during a coronary artery bypass graft...
MALIGNANT MESOTHELIOMA
Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal cancer affecting the mesothelial tissue of the heart, lungs and/or abdomen
MEDTRONIC RECALL
Medtronic, a leading manufacturer of medical devices, has voluntarily recalled several pacemaker and implantable defibrillator models due to serious defects...
GUIDANT RECALL
In June 2005, Guidant voluntarily recalled its implantable defibrillators due to the risk the device could experience an internal short circuit. This defect could prevent the defibrillator from delivering the shock required...
BEXTRA
Bextra is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory prescription medication used to control tissue inflammation related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is part of a drug group known as COX 2 inhibitors, which includes major brand names such as Celebrex and Vioxx. Pfizer, the manufacturer of Bextra, voluntarily recalled the drug on April 17, 2005.
VIOXX RECALL
On September 30, 2004, Vioxx’s manufacturer, Merck & Co., Inc. voluntarily removed the drug from the market after a study showed the drug increased a patient’s risk of dangerous cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes.

- $10.3 million verdict on behalf of a 60 year-old man suffering from mesothelioma
- $6.5 million verdict on behalf of a 59 year-old mesothelioma victim
- $2.5 million verdict on behalf of a 73 year-old mesothelioma victim
- Settlement reached after jury selection on behalf of a 57 year-old terminal cancer victim who had been exposed to asbestos in the Navy, as an auto mechanic and as a plant maintenance worker
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