Merck, Maker of Vioxx, Loses in New Orleans Court

Weitz and Luxenberg was responsible for Merck's second loss regarding Vioxx, a heart attack-inducing pain medication. Today, Merck loses once again.

A jury in New Orleans ruled against the drug manufacturer, holding them responsible for the heart attack suffered by a former FBI agent. Gerald Barnett, 62, was rewarded $50 million after enduring quadruple bypass surgery. Jurors agreed that Vioxx was to blame for Barnett's heart attack, not his history of heart disease.

Vioxx was recalled in 2004 when clinical trials linked the drug to heart attacks and strokes. Since then, many thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Merck, all of which the company plans to fight in court.

If you or someone you know has been affected by Vioxx, now is the time to seek help and possible compensation. To find out if you have a case, fill out the form below for a free case evaluation from Weitz and Luxenberg, proven winners against Merck.

Weitz & Luxenberg is no longer accepting Vioxx cases.

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