Merck & Co., Inc. are considered to be a 59-year-old triathlete has oversight responsibility for the deaths, which had athletes who have been taking Merck & Co. Inc. The production of prescription painkiller Vioxx. The court Merck & Co. Inc. To the bereavement suffered by the families of the athletes suffered 229 million U.S. dollars to pay punitive damages. Vioxx in the medication could lead to the disclosure of those who suffer from heart disease prior to taking the drug for more than 2,000 million Americans.
From seven men and 5 women in the jury on three key issues have Merck & Co. Inc. To make a negative ruling. The jury that Merck & Co. Inc.: Failed to potential risks on the Vioxx warning to doctors; Vioxx, as well as their own shortcomings Merck & Co. Inc.'s Negligence resulted in the death of Ernst.
Merck & Co. Inc.) Expressed disappointment at the ruling and said an appeal would be filed.
According to the jury's verdict, Ernst's Nike shoes widow will receive 2,400 million in actual damages and 229 million U.S. dollars in punitive damages, making a total of 253 million U.S. dollars to obtain compensation.
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