The second Vioxx trial is still pending in New Jersey with the Defendant Merck putting on its case. The Plaintiff’s case appeared to go very well wtih the Court rejecting several motions by Merck for a mistrial. Merck’s attourney even got into a shouting match with the Judge – which may have been an intentional effort.
Plaintiff’s attorney Chris Seeger says it’s only a matter of time until Merck announces plans to settle some cases. Merck officials don’t plan to update their count on lawsuits filed until a status conference on federal cases, set for October 27.
