March 27, 2007

• Merck wins the Schwaller case in Madison County. The plaintiffs' expert, testifying that Vioxx caused Patricia Schwaller's fatal heart attack, forgot to mention her diabetes and 280-pound/5'2" frame on his direct examination, which lost him credibility with the jury. [Bloomberg; Madison County Record]
• Merck asks federal judge to dismiss securities case: case was brought in 2003, and risks of Vioxx were disclosed in March 2000 when Merck learned of them. [Bloomberg]