GLYNN et al v. MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.

  1. July 02, 2013

    Fosamax Ruling Puts Preemption In Play For Branded Drugs

    A New Jersey federal judge's ruling Thursday that claims related to Merck & Co. Inc.'s Fosamax are preempted by federal law will likely inspire other brand-name drug makers to mount the defense, which companies have forsaken following an unfavorable U.S. Supreme Court decision four years ago.

  2. April 29, 2013

    Merck Wins First Femur-Related Fosamax Suit

    Merck & Co. on Monday triumphed in a New Jersey bellwether trial over femur fractures allegedly caused by its bone drug Fosamax, after a jury ruled that the nature of the plaintiff's injury ruled out Fosamax as a potential cause.

  3. April 11, 2013

    Merck Can't Boot Witnesses From Bellwether Fosamax Trial

    A New Jersey federal judge on Wednesday denied Merck & Co.'s bid to block the testimony of eight doctors in the first trial over femur fractures allegedly caused by its bone drug Fosamax, but said the plaintiff's treating physicians may not discuss general causation.

  4. April 09, 2013

    Merck Ignored Fosamax Femur Injury Warnings, Jury Told

    Merck & Co. on Tuesday faced its first suit claiming femur fractures were caused by its bone drug Fosamax in New Jersey federal court, with attorneys for a New York woman who sustained a femur break saying Merck ignored warnings of the drug's risks.

  5. January 16, 2013

    Merck Says Fosamax Femur Fracture Claims Are Preempted

    Merck & Co. Inc. urged a New Jersey federal court Tuesday to dismiss part of a multidistrict litigation accusing it of negligence and other claims over femur fractures and similar injuries allegedly caused by its osteoporosis drug Fosamax, arguing those claims are preempted.

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