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Merck claims win in Texas lawsuit over Vioxx

Published: November 23, 2009 8:53 AM
By The Associated Press  

Quick ReadMerck claims win as Texas court dismisses Medicaid lawsuit over painkiller Vioxx

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. said Monday a district court judge in Texas dismissed all claims in a state Medicaid lawsuit over the painkiller Vioxx.

Merck said Travis County, Texas District Court Judge Scott H. Jenkins granted the company's motion for summary judgment, dismissing all claims in the case. The case was filed by the state in 2005 and sought damages and penalties...

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