Gardasil, Merck and HPV vaccines

Merck prevails in US safety litigation over Gardasil HPV vaccine
A federal judge ruled in favor of Merck in litigation accusing it of concealing the risks of Gardasil, a vaccine to prevent cervical and other cancers caused by the human papillomavirus and one of the drugmaker's best-selling products.
Federal Judge Rules in Merck’s Favor in Gardasil Safety Suit
A federal judge ruled in Merck & Co.’s favor in a safety lawsuit over its Gardasil vaccine, allowing the drugmaker to sidestep more than 200 cases claiming the company concealed safety risks.
Judge: 'Evidence Is Lacking' to Impose Warning on HPV Vaccine Gardasil
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell, who is overseeing the Gardasil multidistrict litigation in the Western District of North Carolina, sided with Merck on its implied preemption defense, granting summary judgment to potentially hundreds of cases.
Merck prevails in Gardasil safety litigation
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Merck in litigation accusing the drugmaker of concealing the risks of Gardasil, a vaccine to prevent cervical and other fatal cancers. The decision made public on Tuesday by U.
Judge rules in Merck’s favor over Gardasil complaints, Bloomberg says
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell ruled in Merck’s (MRK) favor in a safety lawsuit over the company’s Gardasil vaccine, allowing the pharma
Federal judge rules in favor of drugmaker in HPV vaccine case
A federal judge granted summary judgment in favor of Merck for part of the litigation involving the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. The rest of the case is still going on.
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Merck defeats claims it should have added safety warnings to Gardasil's label, knocking out 200-plus lawsuits
In a decision signed Monday, North Carolina federal judge Kenneth Bell granted Merck’s motion to dismiss the claims of ...
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Good Day for Gardasil as Merck Wins Safety Suit, Drops $1B for Manufacturing Push
According to Judge Kenneth Bell, there is a lack of evidence to conclude that Merck willingly misrepresented the safety of ...
Merck scores victory in Gardasil lawsuits as judge questions evidence
A federal judge in North Carolina on Tuesday granted an order for summary judgment in favor of Merck (NYSE:MRK) regarding ...
Merck opens $1 billion addition in north Durham to boost production of popular vaccine
The drugmaker Merck announced it has opened a $1 billion vaccine manufacturing facility in north Durham, a ...
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CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer.
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Merck opens $1B Gardasil manufacturing facility in North Carolina
At its sprawling complex in Durham, N.C., Merck has opened a new $1 billion, 225,000-square-foot manufacturing plant slated ...
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Merck prevails in safety litigation over Gardasil HPV vaccine
A federal judge ruled in favor of Merck in litigation accusing it of concealing the risks of Gardasil, a vaccine to prevent ...
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MSD opens $1bn plant for HPV vaccine in the US
MSD has opened the doors of a $1 billion manufacturing facility at its site in Durham, North Carolina, that will be used to ...