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• Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuits Continuing, With Several Trials in 2014

  January 9, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  Following settlement of jaw injury claims, Merck continues to face thousands of Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits with trials set to begin in 2014.

• Fosamax Settlement Reached to Resolve About 1,100 Jaw Decay Lawsuits

  December 10, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Merck has agreed to settle federal Fosamax jaw decay claims for $27.7 million, but only if all plaintiffs agree to join in.

• Fosamax Femur Fractures May Have Genetic Component: Study

  November 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  New research suggests that the risk of Fosamax femur fractures may have a genetic component, explaining why some users experience atypical breaks following minimal or no trauma after using the medication.

• Fosamax Jaw Cases To Be Remanded For Trials Nationwide at Fast Pace

  September 3, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Merck may face a hundreds Fosamax trials nationwide, as the federal MDL over jaw injuries is wound down over the next six months.

• Fosamax Lawsuits Continue Against Merck Over Fractures and Jaw Injuries

  August 21, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  After more than seven years of litigating Fosamax lawsuits, there is no end in sight for Merck, who may soon trials nationwide.

• Prolia Side Effects Increase Risk of Low-Trauma Fractures: Public Citizen

  June 7, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A prominent consumer watchdog group is warning that Prolia could increase the risk of sudden bone fractures.

• Mistrial Declared in Fosamax Fracture Lawsuit After One Week of Trial

  March 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Following the first week of testimony, a mistrial was declared in the first Fosamax fracture lawsuit to go before a...

• Link Between Fosamax and Nonhealing Femur Fractures Found in Study

  March 13, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Researchers indicate that they have found a causal link between nonhealing femur fractures and Fosamax side effects, providing further support...

• First Trial for Fosamax Lawsuit Over Femur Fractures Set to Begin in N.J.

  March 7, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  In New Jersey state court, jury selection is expected to begin next week for the first trial in the country...

• Fosamax Jaw Decay Lawsuit Result in $285K Damage Award

  February 6, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York jury has awarded $285,000 in damages to a woman who suffered jaw decay that she claimed was...