Merck agrees to settle Missouri Vioxx lawsuit

Friday, November 2, 2012 | 10:07 a.m. CDT; updated 11:05 a.m. CDT, Friday, November 2, 2012

ST. LOUIS — Drugmaker Merck & Co. Inc. has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri consumers who used the prescription pain reliever Vioxx for treatment of arthritis conditions.

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