Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:law
|
| gptkbp:allegation |
Vioxx caused increased risk of heart attack and stroke
|
| gptkbp:beganIn |
2001
|
| gptkbp:class |
yes
|
| gptkbp:containsSettlement |
$4.85 billion
|
| gptkbp:FDAInvolvement |
yes
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Merck Vioxx litigation
|
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkb:Vioxx plaintiffs |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:notableCase |
gptkb:Ernst_v._Merck
|
| gptkbp:numberOfLawsuits |
over 60,000
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
pharmaceutical liability
|
| gptkbp:publicHealthConcern |
significant
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
product liability
pharmaceutical litigation |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
Vioxx withdrawal from market
|
| gptkbp:settlementAnnounced |
2007
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Evan_R._Chesler
gptkb:Vioxx |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|