Via Lattman, the seven-person jury found for Merck on all counts. It's not a complete victory for Merck; the jury found that Merck failed to warn Ms. Doherty of risks, but held that the Vioxx did not cause her heart attack. The jury also found no consumer fraud violation.
Breaking: Merck wins Doherty case in New Jersey
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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| Bridget Carroll Press Officer, Manhattan Institute bcarroll@manhattan-institute.org |



