McDarby v. Merck

VERDICT

Trial
03/06/06 – 04/11/06

Summary

Pharmaceutical product liability trial against Merck for the painkiller drug Vioxx.

Outcome

Plaintiffs' verdict for $4.5 million for John McDarby and in favor of Cona for $45. McDarby was awarded $3 million for pain and suffering and his wife was awarded $1.5 million plus $9 million in punitive damages.

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Punitive Verdict
3 Chapters
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