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Vioxx Heart Attack & Stroke Lawsuit

Founding partner Chris Seeger served as co-lead counsel for Vioxx Products Liability Litigation, which involved approximately 27,000 separate cases against Merck & Co. over recalled pain medication Vioxx, which has been associated with serious cardiovascular injuries, including heart attacks. Seeger Weiss partner Dave Buchanan served as co-chair of discovery and trial counsel in several bellwether trials, where he helped develop the overall litigation strategy used against Merck. Following five years of intense litigation, Seeger Weiss attorneys played a crucial role in securing a $4.85 billion settlement from Merck in 2008.

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Last updated: May 30, 2025
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