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Merck prevails in US safety litigation over Gardasil HPV vaccine
A federal judge ruled in favor of Merck in litigation accusing it of concealing the risks of Gardasil, a vaccine to prevent cervical and other cancers caused by the human papillomavirus and one of the drugmaker's best-selling products.
Judge: 'Evidence Is Lacking' to Impose Warning on HPV Vaccine Gardasil
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell, who is overseeing the Gardasil multidistrict litigation in the Western District of North Carolina, sided with Merck on its implied preemption defense, granting summary judgment to potentially hundreds of cases.
Federal judge rules in favor of drugmaker in HPV vaccine case
A federal judge granted summary judgment in favor of Merck for part of the litigation involving the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. The rest of the case is still going on. Some patients claim the drugmaker rushed the vaccine to market, hid serious side effects, and exaggerated the vaccine’s effectiveness..
Merck prevails in Gardasil safety litigation
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Merck in litigation accusing the drugmaker of concealing the risks of Gardasil, a vaccine to prevent cervical and other fatal cancers. The decision made public on Tuesday by U.
Federal Judge Rules in Merck’s Favor in Gardasil Safety Suit
A federal judge ruled in Merck & Co.’s favor in a safety lawsuit over its Gardasil vaccine, allowing the drugmaker to sidestep more than 200 cases claiming the company concealed safety risks.
Good Day for Gardasil as Merck Wins Safety Suit, Drops $1B for Manufacturing Push
According to Judge Kenneth Bell, there is a lack of evidence to conclude that Merck willingly misrepresented the safety of its HPV vaccine Gardasil to patients and prescribers.
Judge rules in Merck’s favor over Gardasil complaints, Bloomberg says
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell ruled in Merck’s (MRK) favor in a safety lawsuit over the company’s Gardasil vaccine, allowing the pharma
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Merck defeats claims it should have added safety warnings to Gardasil's label, knocking out 200-plus lawsuits
In a decision signed Monday, North Carolina federal judge Kenneth Bell granted Merck’s motion to dismiss the claims of ...
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CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer.
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Exclusive: Merck vaccine case linked to HHS Secretary Kennedy delayed mid-trial
Trial adjourned, new jury due to reconvene in September Kennedy helped organize litigation against Merck before HHS role Merck denies claims, cites scientific evidence supporting Gardasil safety ...
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Merck prevails in safety litigation over Gardasil HPV vaccine
A federal judge ruled in favor of Merck in litigation accusing it of concealing the risks of Gardasil, a vaccine to prevent ...
Merck scores victory in Gardasil lawsuits as judge questions evidence
A federal judge in North Carolina on Tuesday granted an order for summary judgment in favor of Merck (NYSE:MRK) regarding ...