Verified updates archive

Browse U.S. mass tort news by month. Each update links to its source and shows when AMMS verified it.

Latest source review
Search all 729 updates

November 2011

4 updates
Government enforcementU.S. Department of Justice

Merck agrees to a $950 million federal and state resolution over Vioxx

Merck agreed to a criminal fine and a civil settlement over its promotion of the painkiller Vioxx. The civil agreement covered allegations about marketing and statements on cardiovascular safety. The money in this announcement resolved government claims.

View official source Verified
Court orderSouthern District of Illinois

Court orders disclosure of study materials in Yaz cases and protects peer review

Bayer obtained study designs, protocols, drafts and interim reports for the studies covered by its request. The judge denied access to peer review materials.

View official source Verified
Court orderEastern District of Louisiana

BP loses its bid for judgment on the pleadings in insurance litigation

BP sought judgment on the pleadings in the insurance actions arising from the spill. The judge denied that motion and treated Transocean’s request to convert it to a summary judgment motion as moot.

View official source Verified
Need campaign information?

Review the source, status, and intake path together.

Each campaign page includes its supporting sources, records checklist, FAQs, and review form.

Browse all campaigns