Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Merck Rests its Defense in Vioxx Trial

Merck rested its defense Wednesday in the seven week Vioxx liability trial. A 60 year old Idaho postal worker blamed Vioxx for his heart attack. Merck blames the attack on the postal worker, Fred Humeston, saying elevated blood pressure, excess weight and job stress triggered the heart attack. Closing arguments, focused on this event, are scheduled for Friday.

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