Federal Vioxx trial unlikely to be delayed

The federal Vioxx trial that was scheduled to start after Thanksgiving in New Orleans may not be delayed as the court has temporarily relocated to Houston, Texas. The court is in the process of relocating for three months, and then relocating to Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

At this time there is no specific announcement on the status of the Vioxx trial but all other proceedings have been delayed. However, if there is a delay, it is likely to be short. According to the clerk in Houston, they will try to stay as close as possible to the original schedule.

Hurrican Katrina has devastated the city of New Orleans and it is unclear what has happened to the documents in the court offices.

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