Merck Agrees to Pay $27.7 Million to Settle Fosamax Lawsuits: AttorneyOne Can Provide Advice
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 12, 2013 -- AttorneyOne.com, a recognized authority on law, updated the website recently and they are now actively providing expert opinion in view of the recent news on Fosamax Side Effects lawsuits.
As Reuters published on December 9, Merck agreed to pay $27.7 million to settle lawsuits alleging that Fosamax caused jaw bones to deteriorate (MDL 1789, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York). Fosamax, manufactured by Merck, belongs to the class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It was approved by the FDA in 1995 and developed to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone. Court data, updated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation indicate that on November 18, there were 899 cases pending in the Fosamax Multidistrict Litigation (MDL 1789).
According to court data, on October 3, a New York federal judge delayed the transfer of hundreds of Fosamax lawsuits in the Multidistrict Litigation to give the plaintiffs and the manufacturer the opportunity to potentially reach a settlement. Instead of starting the lawsuits transfers on November 1, the judge said that they were scheduled to begin on December 2.
Taking into consideration the latest developments, AttorneyOne.com updated the website and, now, can actively provide an expert opinion including how to get in contact with legal counsel easily and inexpensively in case of alleged Fosamax severe complications. Sean Burke, director of Media Relations at AttorneyOne.com, adds that the relevant information illustrates that people continue to file Fosamax lawsuits. "For that reason", he continues, "our focus should squarely fall on getting the word out and assisting people in finding the right legal assistance.”
As Reuters reported on August 30, a federal judge overseeing consolidated litigation over jaw injuries allegedly caused by Fosamax ordered hundreds of Fosamax lawsuits readied for trial According to the article, 200 lawsuits per month will be sent back to courts they were initially filed.
AttorneyOne.com has further information on Fosamax lawsuits including how to get in contact with legal counsel.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA Attorney One was founded in 2004 and is not a law firm. They offer a nationwide legal service which helps consumers find the best representation for their legal needs. You can learn more about Attorney One at our website http://www.attorneyone.com. You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AttorneyOne. Checkout earlier news from us at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11410158.htm
Sean Burke, Attorney One, http://www.attorneyone.com, +1 (877) 230-7343, [email protected]
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