Case Conclusion Date: April 15, 2011
Practice Area: Litigation
Outcome: Matter Settled before trial
Description: Firm was Liaison Counsel for Plaintiffs in a derivative action against Merck & Co., Inc. relating to alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by various directors and officers relating to the marketing and sale of Vioxx pain medication which drug was withdrawn from the market by the company, resulting in substantial cost as a result of mass tort actions, securities fraud actions and various personal injury claims.