Partial Setback For Vioxx Plaintiffs


In a partial setback for Vioxx plaintiffs, U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon ruled the jury’s August 17, 2006, verdict in the Barnett v. Merck trial had to be overturned, and a new trial held. The judge said the liability portion of the verdict was reasonable, but that the damage award of $50 million was excessive.

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