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Friday, November 9, 2007 -- 12:09 AM ET
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Merck Settles Vioxx Lawsuits for $4.85 Billion

Three years after withdrawing its pain medication Vioxx from
the market, Merck has agreed to pay $4.85 billion to settle
45,000 lawsuits by people who claim they or their family
members suffered injury or died after taking the drug,
according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

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News Alert: Merck Settles Vioxx Lawsuits for $4.85 Billion