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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.
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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 ...
Gardasil maker completes $1B North Carolina expansion — more growth on the way
The company began construction on the now open facility in 2019 to increase manufacturing capabilities for its Gardasil ...