Merck Agrees to Pay $950 Million

Serving Alabama, Mississippi & Florida including Mobile, Pascagoula, Gulfport, Biloxi & Pensacola

Tue, 11/22/2011

Merck withdrew Vioxx from the market in 2004. Today it was reported that Merck has agreed to pay $950 million to settle criminal and civil charges relating to the promotion and marketing of the drug.

If you recall, Vioxx was linked to heart attacks and strokes. Merck had previously reached a $4.85 billion settlement with people who took the drug in the United States.

Merck is also entering into a civil settlement to pay $628.4 million on account of off-label marketing and having made false statements about the cardiovascular safety of the drug. $426.4 million will be paid to the federal government, and the rest will go to state Medicaid programs.

Login to post comments
Send to friend
PDF version

855.646.4355
316 Magnolia Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532

The Taylor Law Firm

The Taylor Law Firm, LLC, has provided this website for informational purposes only. Transmission of emails and information through the site does not create an attorney/client relationship. Please contact our personal injury lawyers for more information about dangerous drugs & medical devices, motor vehicle accidents, mesothelioma, nursing home neglect, and product liability. Each case is different and claim results depend on many factors, there is no guarantee of a particular result. We gladly welcome clients in the Gulf Shore region of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida including Mobile, Fairhope, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula and Pensacola, as well as, nationwide.