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• Zometa Side Effects Increase Risk of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Study

  January 14, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests frequent Zometa injections increase the risk of jawbone death for some cancer patients.

• Fosamax Fracture Settlement Negotiations Ordered in MDL

  September 8, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered parties involved in Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits into mediation to hopefully reach a Fosamax fracture settlement.

• Link Between Fosamax and Jaw Decay Found in New Study

  August 18, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study provides new evidence linking the bone drug Fosamax to an increased risk of jaw bone death, involving a rare condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw.

• Summary Judgment Granted in Lawsuit Over Fosamax Fracture Warnings

  June 18, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The judge presiding over all Fosamax femur fracture lawsuits has granted summary judgment in a lawsuit over the 2010 warning update, which could put hundreds of additional lawsuits in jeopardy of being dismissed.

• 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 Bone Problems Stand Out in ISMP Analysis of Adverse Events

  October 22, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds a strong correlation between Fosamax side effects and claims of femur and jaw damage in FDA reports.

• 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.

• Motion for Lone Pine Order In Fosamax Jaw Lawsuits Denied

  August 29, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge has rejected an attempt by Merck to whittle down the number of Fosamax lawsuits it could end up facing in courts nationwide after settlement talks fell through.

• 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.

• Zometa Jaw Decay Trial Ends in Defense Verdict

  May 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A New Jersey jury returned a defense verdict this week in a trial over claims that the bone-strengthening drug Zometa...